The Vivienne: CCTV shows 'homophobic' Drag Race star attack

An attack on a Drag Race UK star has been found by a court to have been motivated by homophobia.

James Lee Williams, who performs as The Vivienne, was punched in the face at a McDonald's in Liverpool in June.

Alan Whitfield, 51, of Tom Mann Close, Everton, admitted assault by beating at a hearing earlier this year, but denied the attack was motivated by homophobia.

Liverpool Magistrates' Court ruled the attack was motivated "by hostility towards a perceived sexuality".

During proceedings, the court was shown CCTV footage of the altercation, which took place at the Edge Lane branch of the fast food restaurant.

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