Man with Facial Disfigurement Faces Discrimination in London Restaurant
Oliver Bromley, who has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, was asked to leave a London restaurant because customers complained about his appearance. Bromley reported the incident, classified as a hate crime, to the police. Charities are working to raise awareness and improve education in the hospitality sector.
Oliver Bromley, 42, was asked to leave a London restaurant after customers allegedly complained about his appearance.
Bromley, who has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, a genetic disorder causing benign tumors on the nerves, had just finished treatment at King's College Hospital.
Expressing shock, Bromley recounted how he was told he was 'scaring customers.' Hoping to raise awareness, Bromley reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police, who classified it as a hate crime.
Charities such as Nerve Tumours UK are working with UKHospitality to improve staff education on such conditions.
Bromley, who has Neurofibromatosis Type 1, a genetic disorder causing benign tumors on the nerves, had just finished treatment at King's College Hospital.
Expressing shock, Bromley recounted how he was told he was 'scaring customers.' Hoping to raise awareness, Bromley reported the incident to the Metropolitan Police, who classified it as a hate crime.
Charities such as Nerve Tumours UK are working with UKHospitality to improve staff education on such conditions.
