A transgender woman says she is a victim of 'transphobic' discrimination after being snubbed for a job as a female porn star - because she still has a penis.

Ria Cooper, 25, who became Britain's youngest trans person when she transitioned 10 years ago, had decided to embark on a career in porn when a photographer messaged her asking if she wanted to have sex with him for a film.

But when the photographer heard Ria still had a penis he refused to work with her, bluntly proclaiming he couldn't do so because she 'has a c***'.

Ria Cooper, 25, (left) became Britain's youngest trans person when she transitioned 10 years ago. Pictured is Ria in earlier life

Ria has hit out at the 'transphobic behaviour' and says she's being unfairly discriminated against in her pursuit of a modelling career.

Ria, from Hull, East Yorkshire, has reported the comments to Humberside Police, which is investigating the incident as a hate crime.

She says the man got in touch with her over WhatsApp after she released her new glamour modelling portfolio online.

After they exchanged several messages, the photographer then told Ria he had just been informed by a friend that she is transgender, before saying he wouldn't work with her because 'Playboy won't accept that'.

After making the discovery the man cut all contact with Ria, who says her social media profiles clearly state she is a 'ladyboy'.

She thought the photographer knew what he was doing.

Ria has described the comments as 'discriminatory' and 'appalling', comparing the abuse to that of a racist.

Ria, from Hull, East Yorkshire, has reported the comments to Humberside Police, which is investigating the incident as a hate crime

Ria was approached by a photographer asking if she would have sex with him on film. When when he found out she had a penis he went back on his request

Describing her reaction at the initial message, she said: 'I didn't think it was a very professional way for a photographer to act but I am looking to pursue a career in porn so I was open to it.

'Then all of a sudden he started backtracking but I don't understand why because it's clearly written on my page that I'm a 'ladyboy'.

'I think he did know that and did want to have sex with me but just got embarrassed so backed out.

'The way he spoke to me after that was absolutely disgusting, no one should be discriminated against for their lifestyle choice.'

Humberside Police has confirmed officers are currently investigating the allegation.

A spokesman for the force said: 'We received a report of a hate incident yesterday, on Wednesday, October 16. The report has been logged and will be investigated.'