Met Police officer investigated for ‘sharing rape video’ of tragic mum as man appears in court over her death

A MET Police officer is being investigated for sharing a sex assault video of a tragic mum - as a man is charged over her death.

Natalie Shotter, 37, was found dead in Southall Park in West London after a night out in July 2021.

Mohamed Iidow, 34, has now been charged with rape and manslaughter.

Following Natalie's death, it emerged a Met Police officer was arrested after allegedly sharing CCTV from the fatal sex attack.

The officer, who is attached to the West Area Basic Command Unit, was held on September 12, 2022, on suspicion of misconduct in a public office.

He was suspended that day from the force and has been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

The Met added: "The ongoing criminal investigation is examining whether images of deceased people, found on the officer’s digital devices, were taken and used for a legitimate policing purpose.

"A referral was made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct who determined the criminal and misconduct matters facing this officer should be investigated by the Met."

Natalie, who had two teen sons and a baby daughter, had been out with pals on July 17, 2021, when she suddenly became unwell.

Her friend approached went to get help while she lay down on a bench in the park.

He approached two officers was told to dial 101 as they were dealing with another incident.

While this was happening, Natalie was pounced on and raped before later being found dead.

Iidow was first held in August 2021 but was yesterday charged with killing the NHS worker.

He appeared at the Old Bailey today via video link from HMP Wormwood Scrubs.

The alleged killer was remanded into custody ahead of a provisional trial on September 30.