Yobs threaten BBC journalist on train after she films one of them yelling ... trends now Mary Mandefield was the subject of a vile tirade of abuse on a Thameslink train By Dan Woodland Published: 09:17 BST, 19 April 2024 | Updated: 09:24 BST, 19 April 2024 Viewcomments A group of yobs were seen threatening a BBC journalist on a train after she filmed one of them yelling racist abuse at fellow passengers. Mary Mandefield, who presents talk shows on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra, was the subject of a vile tirade of abuse while on board a train from Bedford to Three Bridges in south London on Thursday night. The presenter claimed the group had been 'starting on' by throwing punches and yelling racist slurs at other passengers on board the Thameslink train, including a woman in her 70s. She then began filming one of the yobs, dressed in a tan coloured jacket, as he can be heard yelling 'listen this is England, not no f***ing foreign c*** like you lot' before allegedly threatening Ms Mandefield. The journalist and presenter posted the traumatic ordeal on social media, saying it was 'easily the most horrendous journey and experience' she had ever had. Mary Mandefield, who presents talk shows on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 1Xtra, was the subject of a vile tirade of abuse while on board a Thameslink train One member of a group of yobs, dressed in a tan coloured jacket, was filmed yelling 'listen this is England, not no f***ing foreign c*** like you lot' in front of BBC journalist Ms Mandefield Ms Mandefield wrote on X, formerly Twitter: 'On the Bedford to three bridges train & this group of guys starting on anyone (including a woman in her 70s), racist slurs, throwing punches. 'As soon as he sees me filming he threatens me I get the train everyday, easily the most horrendous journey & experience I’ve had.' She later added that she had called police, before praising a member of the train's staff 'who stepped in and was amazing, even though they then went for her'. Ms Mandefield also shared a response from Thameslink, who told her the passengers were removed from the train at East Croydon station. The train operator also apologised and told the journalist 'I hope you are ok'. MailOnline has contacted British Transport Police and Thameslink for comment. Ms Mandefield is a presenter and journalist who has appeared on a number of news platforms. She has hosted episodes of BBC 1Xtra's 1Xtra Talks and Life Hacks on BBC Radio 1, while also appearing on the BBC News channel to report on major developments within the music industry. She also a weekly podcast, called Noted, for News Movement, which is catered towards news for the Gen Z audience. Share or comment on this article: Yobs threaten BBC journalist on train after she films one of them yelling racist abuse at fellow passengers All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility