Woman accused of racist tram rant denies chargeA woman accused of racially abusing fellow passengers on a busy tram watched a film of her alleged rant when she appeared in the dock.
Emma West, 34, appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court charged with a racially aggravated public order offence.
She cried as the three magistrates watched the footage, which has now been seen more than 11 million times online.
Ms West pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody.
The hearing was adjourned until later to give time for the defendant to prepare reasons for her not guilty plea.
Ms West was arrested after the footage, filmed on a Croydon to Wimbledon tram, was posted on YouTube.
Very racist woman on drugs on a tram with a child nearly causes big fight
Emma West, 34, appeared at Croydon Magistrates' Court charged with a racially aggravated public order offence.
She cried as the three magistrates watched the footage, which has now been seen more than 11 million times online.
Ms West pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody.
The hearing was adjourned until later to give time for the defendant to prepare reasons for her not guilty plea.
Ms West was arrested after the footage, filmed on a Croydon to Wimbledon tram, was posted on YouTube.
Very racist woman on drugs on a tram with a child nearly causes big fight
