I can’t even go out freely, I always get into arguments with people in public because of the way I look: British

King of Ink Land King Body Art, known as Britain’s most tattooed man, has revealed that he often faces criticism and arguments whenever he steps out in public.

Having spent over 1,600 hours modifying his body with tattoos, he admits that his extreme appearance often draws stares, judgment, and even fear from strangers—especially when traveling.

Speaking about his experiences, he shared that people react strongly to his looks, sometimes even moving away from him in public spaces.

He said: “I see people spot an empty seat next to me and then when they see what I look like, they sometimes decide to stand and not sit next to me.

“But most trains and buses are overrun these days, so they don’t have a choice.

“I also regularly spot people aiming their phones at me and snapping a photo.

“It happened the other day as I was waiting at the bus stop.

“Most of the time, I challenge people when they do this.

“It sometimes leads to a heated argument and I’ve had lots of attitude thrown back in my face

“It’s so blatant; they position themselves in odd angles or they still have their sound on, so I hear the flash.

“Sometimes it’s how you deal with these situations and people that make all the difference, especially when you look like me.

“But I wish people would just ask if they want to take a photo of me.”

He shared his experience with immigration officers, adding that: “I once flew into Australia and was stopped by immigration immediately.

“They thought I was going there to work because of the way I look.

“I had to explain I was seeing family and they asked to see my social media and all my contacts before letting me through.

“Once, I had to run to a connecting flight and my passport photo was different to how I looked, as I just had my eyes inked.

“So they took ages checking it over and even called the military police.

“I almost missed my flight, but luckily, they understood and eventually let me through.

“In Sydney, I wasn’t allowed into a posh building due to my tattoos.

“I had to prove I wasn’t affiliated with a gang for them to let me in.”

He explained how he avoids judgmental people, He said: “I normally turn my back on anybody acting in a certain way around me now.

“Any photos or videos sneakily being taken are only going to be sent to a group chat for people to air their opinions.

“It’s not going to hold me back in life, as I respect people and as long as they do the same for me, that’s all that matters.”