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The family of a rail ticket agent who died of coronavirus after being spit on by a man who said he was infected with the disease has asked that the ‘disgusting’ culprit be jailed for murder.
Belly Mujinga, 47, was in the lobby of London Victoria Station with a colleague in March when a member of the public approached them, said he had Covid-19 and spat on both of them. Within a few days of the assault, both women fell ill with the virus.
Ms. Mujinga, who had underlying respiratory problems, was admitted to Barnet Hospital, North London, on April 2 and put on a ventilator, but died three days later.
His colleague, who remains nameless, has fully recovered from his home.
The family of Belly Mujinga, who died of coronavirus after being spit on by a man who claimed to have the disease while working in London Victoria, has called for a murder charge.
British transport police began investigating on Monday and ruled out a murder investigation, but says the seriousness of the charge they bring is still in the air.
And Ms. Mujinga’s family has now called for the person responsible to be brought to justice for their act, pleading for a murder charge to be brought.
‘Is [murder]. It’s very stressful for the whole family, ‘Agnes Ntumba, Ms. Mujinga’s cousin, told Good Morning Britain on Wednesday. ‘[It’s] Disgusting. How can a human being react that way to another human being? Not well.
Mrs. Mujinga’s cousin Agnes Ntumba has asked that the person be charged with murder. On Monday British transport police ruled out a murder investigation after the incident
Firstly, Belly normally worked inside the box office, but the team leader decided to put her to work on the esplanade, she mentioned her health conditions, but they ignored it.
“They went to work and then someone came up to them and said” why are you here “. They said” we are working “and he said” you shouldn’t be working “. They said” we have to work, it is our duty “. He said” look , I have a crown “and he just spat at them and walked away. Then they went to tell the manager that someone spat at us. Nothing was done.
Mrs. Ntumba paid tribute to her cousin, who is leaving her 11-year-old daughter Ingrid and her husband Lusamba.
“She was a charming, happy and loving woman, and she would represent anyone and really take care of her family.”
Ms. Mujinga, 47, had underlying health problems and later died after the vicious assault.
‘[After the incident] She was scared. She was very concerned about that, but she did not report it to the police and nothing has been done.
“ I was coughing a lot and I was always cold and very weak. On Thursday, she called me and at 3 in the afternoon she called to tell me that she was in the hospital and needed oxygen.
“I am thinking that it is not right, it is wrong and that he should be imprisoned or that his sentence is not right.”
‘It is difficult to cope at the moment. They [Mrs Mujinga’s husband and daughter] Now I can feel that someone is missing. It is very difficult, especially for the young woman.
Ms Ntumba spoke of her devastation after the loss of one ‘charming and loving’ mother
A spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said: “It is despicable that a key worker is attacked in this way while serving the traveling public.”
“Our thoughts go out to Mrs. Mujinga’s family at this terrible time.”
Ten people were able to attend the mother’s funeral, but friends and family paid tribute to her online, and one person wrote: ‘Rest in peace, Aunt Belly Mujinga, who we used to call “Mama I Baby.”
Colleague Akin Macaulay wrote: “Belly, my colleague and my birthday companion, may your soul rest in peace and may the Lord comfort your husband and daughter and the extended family at this time and sustain them all.”
Macaulay shared a fundraising page that raised nearly £ 14,000 to support the GTR worker’s family.
So far, a fundraising page has raised £ 14,000 to support the GTR worker’s family
The union of the Association of Transport Salary Personnel has reported the incident to the Inspectorate of Railways, the security arm of the Office of Roads and Railways (ORR), for investigation and is receiving legal advice on the situation.
TSSA Secretary General Manuel Cortés said: ‘We are shocked and devastated by Belly’s death. She is one of too many front-line workers who have lost their lives to the coronavirus.
‘Health Secretary Matt Hancock recently announced that £ 60,000 would be paid to survivors of health and care workers who die as a result of the pandemic.
“Our view is that this compensation should extend to the families of all frontline workers who perish trying to keep our country and our services vital.
Sadly, Belly’s is just one of many family tragedies in which their children have been taken from their parents.
However, there are serious questions about his death; It was not inevitable.
‘As a vulnerable person in the’ at risk ‘category, and his condition known to his employer, there are questions as to why he did not withdraw from frontline duties early in this pandemic.
“Instead of talking about easing the blockade, the government must first ensure that adequate precautions and protections have been taken so that no more lives are lost.”
‘Anyone who is vulnerable should stay at home and working from home should be the default option whenever possible.
“Our rail industry needs to have a very serious view of what are considered” essential “tasks and must establish protections for all of our members and our passengers.”
