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 following serious allegations. Shona Manderson has accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct, while two other women have alleged they were raped by their husbands on the show. The Metropolitan Police have stated they have not yet received any formal reports but are encouraging victims to report incidents.
- ▪Shona Manderson accused her on-screen partner of sexual misconduct during a BBC Panorama documentary.
- ▪Two other women alleged they were raped by their on-screen husbands on the show.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police are reaching out to production teams to inform potential victims on how to report allegations.
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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 18:55 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":"CF1:2979781To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/mafs-documentary-uk-sexual-assault-rape-police-b2979783.html","title":"Police urge potential MAFS UK victims…
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