Netflix actor Susan Wokoma said that she was forced to leave her home and was left fearing for her safety after a troll posted her address online.
The 33-year-old star, who appears in Chewing Gum and Truth Seekers, claims that the police have done very little to help after she reported the incident that left her feeling 'terrified'.
Speaking to The Independent, Susan explained that she initially went to a hotel and has endured sleepless nights because of the horrifying ordeal.
"My address was posted publicly on Instagram on Saturday. I have no idea who he is. I burst into tears. I was terrified," she told the publication.
She added: "I had days of being scared, crying in tears, scared to leave the flat. I had to go to a hotel for the first two nights. I’ve barely slept.
Susan admitted that she couldn't permanently 'pack up and leave' so instead has spent days where she has been too afraid to leave the property.
She also added that it's not the first time that she has faced online abuse, and even quit Twitter last year because she was viciously trolled.
The television star then went on to explain that when she contacted the Met Police, officers explained that there was 'no crime' and that if someone turned up at her address she should call 999.
Doxing - that includes the act of sharing someone's address online - is not considered a crime on its own. However, it depends on the circumstances and can be classed as harassment if a more insidious motive is proven.
The Netflix star suggested that the police were still not doing enough to support women and girls that were facing violence.
She added: “Do I feel like I’m an archetypal victim who the police feel they need to protect and is vulnerable? No, I don’t, and that is partly because of my race.
This comes just over two months after Sarah Everard sadly made headlines after she disappeared while walking from Clapham. The harrowing case led to countless women voicing their experiences of harassment and fearing for their safety online.
In response to the claims, a representative for the Met Police told The Independent: "The Met takes claims of online harassment and abuse very seriously and will investigate where appropriate."
"In this instance, officers investigated each incident thoroughly and took appropriate actions to resolve the issues. In the final report, it was found that no offences had been committed. If further information comes to light the Met will assess and deal with this appropriately.
"We would always encourage victims of crime to come forward, all allegations will be taken seriously."
A rep for Susan and the Met Police have also been contacted by The Mirror for further comment.
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