A Walworth man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting two women in the queue to see the Queen lying in state.
Adio Adeshine allegedly exposed himself and pushed into the women from behind while they were waiting in line in Victoria Gardens in Westminster.
Reports of the alleged offence appeared on major news sites today saying, Adeshine, 19, of East Street, Walworth, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday accused of two counts of sexual assault and two counts of breaching a sexual harm prevention order. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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His first alleged victim said she felt something against her back, before turning around to see him behind her.
He allegedly assaulted the second victim in a similar way, and police were called. The court heard that Adeshine threw his phone in the Thames before jumping in himself. He was arrested after coming out of the water.
Adeshine was denied bail and will appear at Southwark Crown Court on October 14.
DAC Stuart Cundy, said: “With ongoing legal proceedings, I’m not able to discuss the full details of this incident. As those present in the queue will have seen, officers were on hand to immediately respond and arrest the man.
“Stewards and police officers in London are present throughout the route to help and support those who are queuing to pay their respects to Her Majesty the Queen. There has been very little crime or other incidents where officers have had to intervene.
“I continue to ask all members of the public to remain vigilant and if you see something that doesn’t look right, please report it to an officer or steward.”