SHOPPERS have been warned to keep away from Oxford Road as we speak – amid reviews of a “mass looting stunt” deliberate on TikTok.
The Met Police mentioned it’ll flood the central London highway with cops to cease yobs raiding retailers.
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Viral clips on TikTok have promoted a “mass shoplifting” spree this afternoon.
However a dispersal order from 11am yesterday to 10am on Thursday has given cops the facility to kick individuals out of Oxford Road.
Customers who fail to adjust to the order may very well be arrested.
London mayor Sadiq Khan mentioned: “I’m involved about this absurdity that we have witnessed on TikTok, which is attractive individuals to go to Oxford Road.
“The police perceive the the explanation why some people is perhaps enticed to go to that a part of London resulting from TikTok.
“I’d advise anybody who has come throughout it to chorus from going to Oxford Road.
“Don’t let your self be drawn into an space that may very well be a high-crime zone.
“It will not grow to be one as a result of the police work diligently alongside the local people and retailers in that neighborhood of London.”
The Met Police mentioned: “We’re conscious of on-line hypothesis relating to potential felony actions round Oxford Road.
“There might be a considerable presence of our officers within the neighborhood through the subsequent 24 hours.
“People participating in felony actions ought to anticipate sturdy motion.”
