Actress from Netflix was attacked by police and her mother was distraught.

Reece Richards, known for his role as Eugene on the popular Netflix show Sex Education, recently shared a shocking incident that occurred on September 4th. The actor claims he was pepper sprayed and thrown to the ground by police while walking home from his performance in the West End musical Hairspray.

According to Richards, he witnessed a car crash in Fulham, West London and was wrongfully arrested by the Metropolitan Police. In a statement shared on Instagram, he described the events that took place that night.

"I never thought this would happen to me. I had just finished performing in Hairspray when I saw a car crash nearby. Two men, one White and one Asian, ran out of the car in different directions. I shouted to the police, who were chasing them, and pointed out where one of the men went."

Despite his efforts to assist the police, Richards claims he was suddenly arrested and thrown to the ground. Confused and unable to understand why he was being treated like a criminal, he calmly explained that he was a performer returning from a show. However, one of the officers threatened to pepper spray him if he didn't get on the ground.

"At that moment, I was face-down on the pavement with multiple officers holding me down. I could hear my mother nearby, screaming and crying, begging them to let me go. It was a feeling of helplessness that I will never forget."

Richards' arrest was eventually deemed to be a mistake, but the experience has left him questioning the justice system and the use of force by police officers. He has filed complaints and is seeking accountability for how he was treated.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police stated that they are aware of the incident and are investigating. They also mentioned that officers are trained to use force in a proportionate and reasonable manner and that any complaints will be thoroughly assessed.

Richards ended his statement by asking for advice and legal guidance and urged for a change in police policy to avoid incidents like this in the future. The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for comment.

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