Police had pleaded with vigilante groups not to take matters into their own hands.
UPDATE 11/4/2020 8:00 AM
A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Kadian Nelson was taken into custody after police urged him to hand himself in — for his own safety.
Vigilante groups had begun scouring the area looking for the suspect, prompting the Metropolitan Police to plead with the public not to take matters into their own hands.
A Section 60 Order for the area was authorized, granting officers additional stop and search powers out of fear of serious violence, Metro reported.
“I recognize that this is a shocking and distressing incident and emotions locally are running very high,” Detective Superintendent Owain Richards said.
“We are of course aware of videos and images circulating on social media, and of groups of people attending various addresses. I urge those people to go home. Do not try to take the law into your own hands or you may end up doing something you regret and potentially face police action yourself.”
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