Offensive Fat-Shaming Cards in London Tube Results To Police Investigation

London police launched an investigation on the fat-shaming cards that was handed out to female passengers on the London Underground.

The Guardian said the group purportedly responsible for the distribution of the cards was Overweight Haters Ltd. Some people who saw or had received the cards took to social media about their thoughts on the group.

One Twitter user wrote, “Was handed this card on the underground. is hateful + cowardly +could potentially upset people struggling with confidence.”

The card as shown in the image read, “Our organisation hates and resents fat people. We object to the enormous amount of food resources you consume while half the world starves. We disapprove of your wasting NHS money to treat your selfish greed.”

British Transport Police has called out the public to provide them with any information about the group, The Irish Times said. They said in a statement, “We are aware of the leaflets being distributed in London and urge anyone who has been handed one to call us on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016.”