Two Metropolitan police officers are facing misconduct proceedings for alleged failures to safeguard Natalie Shotter, 37, who was raped and killed in Southall Park, west London, in July 2021. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) overruled the Met's initial decision for unsatisfactory performance procedures, directing a misconduct meeting instead. Shotter's family welcomed the decision. Mohamed Iidow was convicted of her rape and manslaughter in October 2024. The allegations stem from an incident the evening before her death, where an officer was informed of a woman in a vulnerable situation but allegedly failed to properly risk assess or act.
Natalie Shotter killing: officers face proceedings over alleged safeguarding failures
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Two Metropolitan police officers are facing misconduct proceedings for alleged failures to safeguard Natalie Shotter, 37, who was raped and killed in Southall Park, west London, in July 2021. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) overruled the Met's initial decision for unsatisfactory performance procedures, directing a misconduct meeting instead. Shotter's family welcomed the decision. Mohamed Iidow was convicted of her rape and manslaughter in October 2024. The allegations stem from an incident the evening before her death, where an officer was informed of a woman in a vulnerable situation but allegedly failed to properly risk assess or act.
Trending- 1 July 17, 2021: Natalie Shotter found dead in Southall Park.
- 2 September 2022: PC Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao arrested and suspended.
- 3 August 2024: PC Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao pleaded not guilty at Westminster magistrates court.
- 4 October 2024: Mohamed Iidow convicted of Natalie Shotter's rape and manslaughter.
- 5 June 2025: IOPC overruled Met's decision and directed misconduct meeting for two officers.
- 6 Later this year: PC Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao due to stand trial at Southwark crown court.
- Misconduct proceedings for two police officers
- Potential disciplinary action
- A step towards justice for Natalie Shotter's family
- Increased scrutiny on police safeguarding procedures
What: Two Metropolitan police officers are facing misconduct proceedings for alleged failures to safeguard Natalie Shotter, who was raped and killed. The IOPC overruled the Met's initial decision, demanding a misconduct meeting.
When: Natalie Shotter was found dead on July 17, 2021. Mohamed Iidow was convicted in October 2024. The IOPC disagreed with the Met's decision in June 2025 and directed the misconduct meeting. PC Adam Aspinall Da Encarnacao pleaded not guilty in August 2024 and is due to stand trial later this year.
Where: Southall Park, west London, United Kingdom.
Why: The officers allegedly failed to properly risk assess, document, or take action after being notified of a woman in a vulnerable situation, leading to a complaint from Shotter's family.
How: The IOPC reviewed the Met's handling of the complaint and directed a misconduct meeting for the two officers.