BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty has revealed she punched a teenage boy after he groped her on a train. The 50-year-old journalist said the incident occurred when she was travelling and two boys, aged around 15 or 16, were near the door as she prepared to alight.
Munchetty told the Daily Mail's Eden Confidential column that she felt her bottom being pinched as she went to step off the carriage. In shock, she turned around and punched one of the teenagers, also swearing at them. She admitted her instant reaction may not have been 'right', but it was an automatic response.
The presenter said she then feared what might have happened if she had remained on the train, as she was a woman alone and only a few years older than the boys. She felt fortunate that her reaction shocked them and that she was able to get off the train safely.
Munchetty, who has been a regular on BBC Breakfast since 2014, has previously spoken about the criticism she faces due to her high profile, including scrutiny over her voice, appearance, and phrasing. She has also expressed frustration at online trolls who constantly criticise celebrities' weight and looks.
