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Man, 26, Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Assault at Gunna’s O2 Arena Concert

Police highlight specialist support for victims to curb sexual violence at large venues.

Overview

  • Officers at the O2 in North Greenwich made the arrest Wednesday at about 8:20 p.m. after venue staff stopped the suspect.
  • Police said a woman in her 20s reported being approached from behind and sexually assaulted in the crowd.
  • The 26-year-old was taken into custody at the scene and remains detained on suspicion of sexual assault.
  • The Met says specially trained officers are supporting the woman, and it is expanding specialist teams and training venue staff to improve safety.
  • The concert was part of Gunna’s world tour, which lists a second O2 show on March 31 with no change reported in these articles.