Man in 50s charged after alleged homophobic assault on The Vivienne in Liverpool McDonald's

The incident is said to have happened at the Edge Lane McDonald's on 16 June. Credit: Google Maps

A man has been charged following an alleged homophobic assault towards RuPaul Drag Race star The Vivienne at a fast food restaurant in Liverpool.

Alan Whitfield, of Tom Mann Close, Everton, is said to have approached a man in his 30s at the Edge Lane McDonald's on 16 June.

The 50-year-old made homophobic comments before punching him in the face, according to Merseyside Police.

Detective Inspector Alan Nuttall said: "No one, no matter what their background or religious beliefs, should be assaulted, threatened, or subjected to any form of hate crime.

"Please be reassured that we thoroughly investigate reports of those targeted through hate crime and will be relentless to bring offenders to justice."

Whitfield is due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on 5 September.