After witnessing racist and misogynistic comments made by her colleague in the emergency services, Issy Vine, 29 who previously lived in Kingston, is seeking donations to help her in her legal battle against her former employer.

Vine worked in the emergency services and reported a colleague as she witnessed him make "extremely concerning racist, misogynistic and sexist comments (commenting on females, saying they were sluts, immigrants, and should go back home)."

The colleague even followed her home after work.

The colleague was consequently investigated for gross misconduct and dismissed. 

However, he appealed and won and has since been back working as normal again. 

Vine said: "He won the appeal because the decision maker believes it is too harsh to dismiss him and that everyone deserves a second chance.

"They believe that you can work for an emergency service with any beliefs you want (it doesn't matter if they are harmful or not), but that when they turn into behaviours then that's an issue.

"I consequently argued that following a colleague home is crossing the line between beliefs and behaviour."

Since the appeal, Vine has tried to escalate her concerns as the head of the department has welcomed back the colleague, putting members of the public and staff at risk. 

Vine says that she has diagnosed with PTSD and "treated very badly throughout".

She has not been notified about the events of the matter and so has had to frequently ask those in charge about it.

However, when she has asked no one seems to know what she is talking about.

She said: "I have even just found out that my colleague can return to my office very soon, so all my efforts were for nothing, and no one was going to tell me this, I had to find out myself."

Vine has now taken legal on her case and has an "amazing" barrister to help her.

Speaking about her barrister, she said: "He is a very good one who I believe can win my case and has since been in the mainstream news for winning many legal suits and wants to help me. 

"However, with a great lawyer comes great expenses.

"My lawyer wants to meet with me and the first payment is £750+VAT and then he will advise me on how much this will all cost."

Thus, Vine is seeking donations to help her pay for her legal fees.

She said: "I appreciate anyone who has shown support to me.

"I am a shell of the person I was 2 years ago, but I now have hope that this lawyer can get me justice and also my organisation and the members of public it serves and has a duty of care to."

She continued: "I was so chuffed when I got this job, and now it is like living in a nightmare.

"Any donations are so greatly appreciated."

You can donate to Vine's cause here.