Woman harassed and beeped at by catcallers reports their untaxed van to DVLA
A woman named Aneesa reported being harassed by two men in a van while crossing a busy street in Cardiff. After filming the incident, she reported the untaxed vehicle to the DVLA and plans to take further action. This encounter highlights ongoing issues of street harassment and its impact on women's safety.
- ▪Aneesa and her sister were catcalled while waiting to cross Newport Road in Cardiff.
- ▪Despite the distressing experience, Aneesa filmed the incident and reported the untaxed vehicle to the DVLA.
- ▪Street harassment is a criminal offense in the UK, yet many women continue to experience it.
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Woman harassed and beeped at by catcallers reports their untaxed van to DVLA29 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAntonia MatthewsBBC WalesAneesa and her sister were catcalled on a busy Cardiff streetA woman who was catcalled by two men as she waited to cross a busy road said she was left feeling confused and scared.At first Aneesa, 25, thought the van driver was beeping because of a problem with traffic, but was left shocked when she realised he was targeting her and her younger sister.Despite the distress of being jeered at while walking on a Cardiff street earlier this month, she was determined to stand her ground, and started filming it. Aneesa posted footage on social media and plans to report the driver and his passenger to the police.
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