Police urge potential Married At First Sight UK victims to come forward after rape allegations
Police are urging potential victims of sexual assault from the reality show Married At First Sight UK to come forward. This follows allegations made by several women, including Shona Manderson, who accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct. The Metropolitan Police have stated they have not yet received any formal reports regarding these allegations.
- ▪Shona Manderson accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct during a BBC Panorama documentary.
- ▪Two other women have alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbands on the show.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police are encouraging anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault to contact them.
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NewsUKCrimePolice urge potential Married At First Sight UK victims to come forward after rape allegationsIt comes after Shona Manderson accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct while on the Channel 4 show, while two other women alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbandsCarey Cooper-Fiske & Laura HardingTuesday 19 May 2026 18:51 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2979776To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/mafs-documentary-uk-sexual-assault-police-b2979781.html","title":"Police urge potential MAFS UK victims to…
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