By Charlotte Webster-
A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer was sexually assaulted by two individuals while she worked at the event on Monday August 29.
A spokesperson from The Metropolitan Police told The Eye Of Media.Com that they cannot reveal the precise nature of the sexual assault in order for it not to impinge on the investigation.
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A spokeperson said: ”we can not reveal the precise nature of the sexual assault so that it does not impinge on our investigations, especially if we catch him and want to talk to him about the incident. The most important thing is that the conduct of the man was unacceptable, and was sexual assault”
The force said: “When the offences occurred the officer was part of a large crowd of people slowly making their way along Westbourne Grove, W11.
“Due to the large numbers present, the crowds were tightly packed together, and the suspects took this opportunity to sexually assault the officer from behind.
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“Due to the volume of people present, she was unable to identify who was responsible at the time.”
The MPS said despite extensive inquiries neither of the suspects has been identified yet. Officers are now appealing to the public for help.
PC Richard Spears, who worked in the Notting Hill Carnival post-incident team, said: “Notting Hill Carnival is a vibrant event which sees communities come together to celebrate, and the atmosphere is generally very friendly and welcoming. Sadly, the suspects in this incident have used the cover of a dense crowd to sexually assault a female police officer, presumably in the belief they would get away with it.
“Assaults on officers during the course of their duty are unacceptable, and the fact this one is sexual in nature makes it particularly disturbing.
“We are releasing CCTV footage of two men we would like to speak to as part of our inquiries.”
He said they were appealing to anyone who recognises them to get in touch.
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