Teen Gangs in the Green: A Bus Ride Gone Bad
What Happens on a Midnight Bus?
- When: 2:30 am on May 30
- Where: A north‑London London Underground bus
- The Victims: Melania Geymonat (28, Uruguay) and her girlfriend Chris, both in their 20s
- The Suspects: Grouchy foursome of boys aged 15‑18
Victims Tell Their Story
Feeling pretty proud of their love, Melania and Chris entered the bus, only to be met with a whole group that made them shoulder‑shiver.
Beat ’em up the way they had heard of in the bad movies? No, the attackers demanded the pair “kiss” so the boys could enjoy watching, called them “lesbians” and even described sexual positions. Oh, how active that was.
When Chris threw a counter‑attack on the bus, Melania ran over and found her bumper bleeding—ironically necessitating a medical response for a “facebow injury” that was nothing worse than a three‑quarters shot to the eye area.
Both were rushed to hospital. One journalist dragged a rumor that a phone and a bag were stolen during the attack.
What the Police Say
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed the random beating of the women and described the attackers as “lewd” and homophobic.
- They’re also charging the four teens with robbery and aggravated grievous bodily harm.
- Detective Superintendent Andy Cox called the crime “disgusting” and noted that it looks like a targeted group.
Why It Matters
London bus assaults on the LGBTQ+ community are rare, but this one was a pinch‑popping wake‑up‑call to editors of the city: We need to prevent hate from being allowed to ride the train to our community.
Powerhouses Reacting
- Prime Minister Theresa May called it “sickening” and said that people should be free to love without fear.
- Unfortunately, this kind of aggression shows that the world is still not safe enough for those who proudly identify themselves in the queer spectrum.
A Final Word
We don’t want to be a 2023 sitcom about a bus incident that escalates to violence, but it’s all in plain fact. The authorities now have four teenagers on their backs, the evidence is reviewed, and the community looks forward to a future where everybody can ride the bus without a pep‑talk from a group of teens. Let’s hope that listens, and not just reads, the signs.
