Maura Higgins sexually assaulted by a taxi driver after falling asleep in cab
Love Island star Maura Higgins bravely opened up about an incident in a taxi cab after being asked about her ‘worst encounter with a man’
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Maura Higgins reveals she was sexually assaulted
Maura Higgins shared a horror tale of being sexually assaulted by a taxi driver in the backseat of the cab.
The Love Island star was doing a Q&A with fans on her Instagram Stories when one fan asked her what her ‘worst encounter’ with a man has been.
The 31-year-old, who also shared she had a worse experience she wasn’t prepared to open up about yet, went on to discuss what happened that night in Ireland.
Answering the question, she said: “So would you believe I actually have many. Like, a few. The worst one I’ve never ever opened up to any of you about and I don’t even think I’m ready yet. It was probably one of the scariest things that’s ever happened to me.
“I also had an incident with a taxi driver before, a long time ago, in Ireland. Silly me, I fell asleep. I probably told you this story, I don’t know if I have.”
Maura was asked about her ‘worst encounter with a man’
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She said she was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver
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She continued: “I fell asleep, my friends were dropped off before me and I was being dropped off alone.
“Because I lived on my own at the time and I woke up and his hand was right up my skirt, and honestly, I sobered up so quickly.
“I memorised his taxi number so quick and I still remembered it the next day.”
Maura didn’t go into any further details on what happened after the horrific incident and whether she reported it.
The star went on to answer more questions sent in by fans, such as her favourite Ann Summers shoot, whether she’s single as well as her proudest moment.
The star said she fell asleep in the back of the cab
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Maura rose to fame on Love Island
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Maura rose to fame on Love Island in 2019, where she entered as a bombshell and finished fourth place with ex-boyfriend Curtis Pritchard.
Since being on the show, the gorgeous star has collaborated with many brands such as Beauty Works and Ann Summers.
She is said to have a net worth of around £1 million, as reported by the Irish Mirror recently.
Maura has released a line of hair stylers, extensions, a make-up collection with Inglot, and much more.
Her most notable brand deal however has been with Ann Summers, with her reportedly having secured a six-figure sum to front advertisements for the lingerie company.
The beauty also appeared on Dancing on Ice.
*If you’ve been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
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