Sex Education Actor Reece Richards Alleges Unlawful Arrest by London Police

Richards claims racial profiling and excessive force during mistaken identity incident now under investigation by police watchdog.

Reece Richards, known for his role in Netflix's Sex Education, was pepper-sprayed and restrained by Metropolitan Police officers in Fulham, west London.
The incident occurred on September 4 when Richards was returning home from a performance in Hairspray The Musical and witnessed a car crash.
Richards alleges he was wrongfully arrested and subjected to racial profiling, claiming officers mistook him for a suspect who fled the crash scene.
Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is assessing Richards' complaint, which includes claims of excessive force and wrongful arrest.
Richards shared a video of the incident on social media, showing multiple officers holding him down, and expressed his determination to seek accountability.