London police has arrested several people following an outbreak of looting frenzy caused by TikTokers in the heart of the city
Police officers detain a person as disruptors are expected to target shops during a shoplifting spree flash mob on Oxford Street in London / Photo: Reutersat least nine individuals following a TikTok trend that called on groups of teenagers to engage in riots and looting at a sportswear store on London's renowned Oxford Street.
This disconcerting trend garnered attention with the tag"Oxford Circus JD robbery," as numerous teenagers distributed posts encouraging their peers to convene and loot stores along the thoroughfare. The online speculation about an impending large-scale robbery at the sportswear shop prompted a prominently noticeable police presence in Central London, where officers conducted thorough stop-and-search procedures.on Oxford Street and compelled establishments to promptly close their doors. A number of shoppers were also forced to exit stores as officers assumed protective positions around shops, foreseeing the potential for violence.
By 8:15 pm, the situation had been brought under control, resulting in the arrest of nine individuals and the issuance of 34 dispersal orders. Two individuals were detained in Essex on charges of conspiracy to commit robbery in response to the online social media posts. Others were taken into custody based on suspicion of assaulting a police officer and being equipped for theft.
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