Zara McDermott 'spat on' by man in vile attack while out Christmas shopping

TV Personality Zara McDermott and her friend were subject to a vile attack while out Christmas shopping yesterday - the incident left Zara shocked and she said she would have been "really shaken up if alone"

Strictly's Zara McDermott has detailed how she was victim to a vile attack while out shopping on Christmas eve.

Every year thousands of people scramble to purchase last minute gifts and food items ahead of the big day, but it seems not everyone was in the Christmas spirit yesterday.

Zara, a British television personality and documentary maker known for her work on a variety of shows, including Love Island, Made in Chelsea, Strictly Come Dancing, and Love in the Flesh, branded the shocking incident "completely vile".

At around 2pm yesterday the 28-year-old took to Instagram to share the horrific experience with her 2 million followers. While standing outside a Lidl store with her brother's girlfriend Alice, Zara recalled exactly what happened during the shocking attack.

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Zara took to her Instagram stories and said: "Guys, me and Alice are actually really shocked at what just happened. We were just getting some last minute christmas bits just walking down the street, normal normal stuff and this guy out of nowhere runs up to us , spits on us, thankfully it just missed because of the wind and then walked off in the other direction. I can't believe it."

She later posted another story with the caption: "I think I would have been really shaken up if alone! Luckily I was with Alice. Had so many messages from other people having experienced the same thing in London. I've heard of men approaching women on the street and hitting them in the face also (a friend of mine had this happen to her) It's completely vile."

Zara's partner Sam Thompson is yet to publicly address the shocking attack on Zara. But he has recently sparked speculation about an engagement to Zara McDermott after he shared a heartfelt birthday post, calling her "my person" and saying, "I’m afraid you’re stuck with me forever."

Sam's caption read: "My best friend, and soul mate….some would say my person. I’m afraid you’re stuck with me forever happy birthday. I love you so much, and wow have I missed you over the past month! Here’s to another amazing year with you."

Fans quickly flooded the comments, wondering if the couple had taken their relationship to the next level. One user commented a ring emoji alongside question marks, whilst another penned: "That’s the perfect dress for you to get engaged." A third wrote: "You should get her a ring………… just saying!!" A third added: "OK SAMWISE BUT WHERE’S THE RING."

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