A new study by UK LGBTQ+ organisation and anti-violence charity, Galop, found four in five transgender people have been the victim of a hate crime within the last 12 months.
Out of 277 respondents, a further 50% reported experiencing a transphobic attack in the street, and quarter had either experienced or been threatened with physical assault.
Nearly one in five had been the victim of or been threatened with sexual assault. Only 1 in 7 respondents shared their experiences with the police as 70% felt authorities would not help them.