The allegations by some women and girls of Msundwe, M’bwatalika and Mpingu areas in the Capital City are to the extent that they were sexually abused on the operation night.

The High Commissioner’s sentiments come at a time some Non Governmental Organisations including the police itself has called for investigations to get to the bottom of the matter.

She emphasized that the alleged crimes should be fully investigated and the culprits be brought to book.

“As Britain, we are disturbed with the reports of sexual harassment against girls and women in Lilongwe by some police officers. I am pleased that the police instituted investigations because we believe these crimes must be fully investigated so that the vast majority of professional police officers should continue doing their work,” said Tett.

The Commissioner also called on the police to regain public trust in the aftermath of post elections violence and mudslinging.

On his part, Police Commissioner for Southern Region, Sladge Ognac Yoosuf said the country should wait for the outcome of the inquiry instituted by police.

He said: “There is nothing better we could have done other than instituting an investigation. I commend the police for taking that route, so let us hold our patience.”

Some NGOs working to promote welfare of women, girls and children including Save the Children, SOS Children’s Village Malawi and World Vision have all condemned the alleged sexual harassment and have issued a joint statement on the same.