I have been taught from a young age to respect adults. That applies to those who are mentally or physically handicapped, just the same as those who are healthy and fit. To me, it doesn’t matter; they deserve respect.
However, today there is terrible news coming out of Suffolk, England. A photo is spreading like wildfire on the internet, and for a good reason.
A 40-year-old woman with a disability is seen in a photo being abused by four teenagers…
According to reports in the British press, the four teenagers threw eggs at the mentally handicapped woman. They then posed for photos behind her while she sat on a bench in Bury St Edmund, Suffolk.
The woman in the photo is around 40 years old and suffers from a mental disability.
According to a witness – as reported by the Daily Mail – the woman had a ‘meltdown’ in the park and started shouting at the boys, who then threw water, flour, and eggs at her.
The Suffolk police said she was severely distressed but not physically harmed during the ordeal, which took place on Friday at 5:30 p.m.
Social media post
One of the teenagers decided in his infinite wisdom to post the particular photo on the social media platform Snapchat.
However, his upload got a widespread response and earned him a visit from the police.
According to reports, four teenagers between 15 and 17 years old have since been detained. The person who took the photo, however, has not been identified yet.
Completely unacceptable
Inspector Anthony Bridgland said: “This kind of behavior is completely unacceptable and we are treating the matter seriously.
“We know that this incident has caused concern and anger both in the local community and online, but we want to reassure everyone that we are dealing with the matter robustly and supporting the victim.”
Just seeing this photo made my blood boil, and I know I’m not the only one reacting this way. I hope these teenagers will have to face serious consequences because of their unforgivable behavior.
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