BBC's Naga Munchetty fumes over women's safety as she reels 'it makes us feel like children'

During a recent episode of BBC Breakfast, hosts Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty discussed the impact of darker evenings on people's exercise routines.

Naga shared with viewers that new research indicates half of women prefer not to exercise outside in the dark due to safety concerns.

In response to this, the This Girl Can campaign has started the Let's Lift the Curfew initiative to raise awareness about women's safety issues.

On the show, Charlie and Naga spoke with Holly Taylor, the Digital Editor of Women's Running, about the matter, reports the Express.

After introducing her, Naga remarked: "Isn't it a shame that this is needed?"

Holly concurred, expressing to the hosts that ideally, this wouldn't be a subject for discussion.

She further commented:"It's such a shame that campaigns like this have to exist and that we have to talk about these types of statistics, but unfortunately, it is a reality for so many women, at this time of year particularly."

Charlie pointed out that it's unfair women have to devise ways to run at night, though questioned if it would be simpler to temporarily halt running while the nights are longer.

Sharing her perspective on the issue, Naga stated: "I think what it comes down to is it's so infantilising, it makes us feel like children again. What you end up doing is you say I won't have my headphones in because I need to be more vigilant.

"Already, we run with them at a level so you can hear if someone is coming up. You then start telling people where you're going and what route you're taking and that limits you again."

The BBC star added that some people carry devices on them, to monitor if they fall or are attacked to alert someone in their contacts.

She added: "It's all very well these