Cup of coffee may have saved my life

SEX WORKER THREW IT IN THE FACE OF WOULD-BE ATTACKER TO MAKE ESCAPE

- SOPHIE HALLE-RICHARDS

A SEX worker has spoken of the moment a hot drink given to her by a local charity might have saved her life.

The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, had been working on Manchester’s streets when she picked up a coffee from one of the volunteers inside a van being operated by MASH.

Run by a small network of volunteers, MASH (Manchester Action on Street Health) offer emotional support and a safe presence for women sex working.

One night, the cup of coffee provided by the organisation turned out to be much more for one woman - in fact, she believes it stopped her being raped.

“I was able to throw it in my attacker’s face and flee,” she said.

“That night they (MASH) may have saved my life.”