A WOMAN who alleges she was sexually assaulted by Nelly has claimed police are treating as a suspect, it was reported.
Essex Police are investigating claims the R&B singer attacked a fan who asked him for a selfie after he performed at Cliffs Pavilion in Southend, Essex, on December 5 2017.
But according to the US website TMZ, the woman’s solicitor has now written to the force outlining a number of complaints she has about the way police are handling the probe.
The letter reportedly claims the woman alleges she is being treated like a suspect instead of a victim.
It says police asked for her phone records, including all of her pictures, texts and emails between herself and the solicitor.
According to TMZ, woman’s solicitor accuses Essex Police of taking a year to interview Nelly and that they are intimidated by his lawyers.
She says that the alleged victim will no longer be participating in the investigation, the website says.
An Essex Police spokesman said: “Our enquiries are ongoing after reports of a sexual assault in Station Road, Westcliff, on December 5, 2017.
“A 44-year-old man was interviewed voluntarily in connection with this incident.
“We can confirm we have received communication from a solicitor regarding the case and will be reviewing this investigation and engaging with both parties in due course.”
It is claimed the woman went to take a picture with the Hot In Here singer but he allegedly placed his arm behind her and asked if she would stay behind to talk to him.
According to reports in America the woman, who cannot be named was then asked to go into a room next door with Nelly where she claims he began performing a sex act on himself.
At the time the allegations emerged, Nelly’s lawyer Scott Rosenblum told The Sun Online: “Nelly welcomes a thorough investigation.
“Nelly is confident that once investigated, these claims will be determined to be disingenuous.
“Nelly was accompanied by his girlfriend during this tour and she was at his side throughout. It is important that police investigate every allegation of this nature.”
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