More than four months on, however, Deadline understands the police force has made little progress.
Nikki told Deadline that revisiting the images was an unwanted and unpleasant ordeal.
The victim who made the allegation is being kept updated with any progress.
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There have been no arrests and enquiries remain ongoing.
At this time, there is only one allegation under investigation.
If any further information comes to light in relation to this offending it will be assessed and investigated accordingly.
The upload of the images was successful and they form part of the investigation going forward.
The Met declined to answer questions about why it took four months to re-request key evidence.
Kirwan has not responded to questions about the police investigation.
WTF, Nikki said when she saw the images.
Kirwan claimed that he had deleted them from the chat, adding: I was so drunk.
Nikki replied: I honestly dont know what to say to you.
Like how do you think this is ok?!
Kirwan responded: I wont message you again.
I dont want to make you feel uncomfortable and Im so so sorry.
It was a dreadful drunken mistake and I cant apologise enough.
Kirwan built a successful showreel business amid the post-pandemic production frenzy.
