Caitlyn Jenner receives transphobic abuse outside British LGBT Awards

Police have launched a hate crime investigation following reports that Caitlyn Jenner was subjected to transphobic abuse as she left the British LGBT Awards in London on Friday night.

According to The Sun, a bystander shouted a host of hateful comments at the reality star while she got into a car after the event. 

It's also reported that objects were thrown while the abusive comment were being made.

A spokesman for the Met Police told the Press Association: ''Police were called on Friday May 12 at 11.40pm to an awards event in Great Queen Street, WC2, following an allegation of a hate crime.''

''Officers attended and spoke to one of the organisers who alleged that a photographer had verbally abused a woman and a man as they were leaving the event.''

''No arrests have been made. Enquiries are ongoing.''

Caitlyn transitioned in 2015 and has spoken open and honestly about her journey ever since

She is currently in the UK promoting her new book The Secrets Of My Life and received a Loud And Proud award at the British LGBT Awards ceremony.