Mumbai: British woman accuses film editor of molestation, assault and theft

A British woman on Tuesday lodged a complaint with city police against a 65-year-old film editor for allegedly molesting, assaulting and stealing her 1,300 pounds. The 42-year-old complainant, an actress who was born in India, lodged the complaint at Malwani police station in Mumbai, police said.

According to police, the accused is a resident of Marve Road in Malwani.

"The accused had invited the victim to his place on the pretext of giving her break in Bollywood through his contacts. During her stay with him between April 9 and 13 at his residence, the accused allegedly assaulted her with intent to outrage her modesty," police added.

The complainant, who had earlier worked as an air hostess in an international airline, alleged that the accused stole her 1,300 pounds from her belongings, during her stay with him. The accused is yet to be arrested and investigation is on, police said.