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The Met Police said it is reviewing the actions of “everyone involved” after a video appeared to show a man holding a woman by her throat.

Police are investigating an incident at a shop in Peckham and a large crowd has gathered in protest after a video circulated on social media.

The Met Police says a woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after footage gained traction online appearing to show a male employee grabbing a woman by the neck.

The force says its investigation “will include reviewing the actions of everyone involved”, but there have been no further arrests so far.

A large crowd has gathered outside Peckham Hair and Cosmetics in Rye Lane, which closed in anticipation of the protest.

A crowd gathered in protest outside Peckham Hair and Cosmetics London. Credit: Jack Abela.

The footage, which was shared on social media on Monday (September 11), appears to show the woman hit the man over the head with a basket, before he holds her by her neck.

A Met Police spokesperson said officers were called to the premises at 1.16pm that same day, to reports of a 31-year-old woman attempting to steal items and an employee preventing her from leaving.

The spokesperson said the woman was later bailed pending further enquiries.

A LondonWorld reporter who is at the scene said there is a constant stream of people writing messages on the front of the shop, with several hundred protesters in attendance.

They added there is a visible police presence, with audio of famous civil rights speeches also being played.

Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, local policing commander for Southwark, said: “We know people will be concerned about a video circulating online of an incident in a shop.

“Our officers attended on Monday and continue to investigate the full circumstances of what has taken place. The investigation will include reviewing the actions of everyone involved.

“I would like to thank people in our local community for remaining calm and giving us the time to conduct a thorough investigation. If you have information that may help us I would urge you to get in touch.”

The Met Police said it will continue to investigate the incident, and has asked anyone with information to contact the force. Credit: Jack Abela.

On the protest, a spokesperson for the Met said: “We are aware of a protest outside the shop and officers are in touch with the organisers. We appeal for people to remain calm while we carry out a full investigation.”

Anyone with any information about this incident is asked to call the police on 101, quoting CAD 3943/11Sep.

Peckham Hair and Cosmetics London: Protest as police investigate video of shop incident