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Two arrested after crowds of young people swarm London high street in social media 'flash mob'
Police said the disorder was fueled by social media link-ups, and officers are reviewing CCTV as more arrests are expected.
- On Tuesday, hundreds of teenagers swarmed Clapham High Street, forcing shops to close as the Metropolitan Police issued a dispersal order and deployed about 100 officers to respond to widespread anti-social behaviour.
- Similar incidents occurred on Saturday, March 28, when teenagers also targeted local businesses; authorities report the disorder is "fuelled by online trends" and viral content on TikTok during Easter school holidays.
- Police confirmed six teenage girls aged 13 to 17 were arrested across both incidents, while five people were assaulted including four officers; one officer required hospital treatment for an arm injury.
- London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan described the scenes as "appalling," vowing those responsible will "face the full force of the law," while Met officers review CCTV footage with further arrests expected.
- Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond urges parents to "take responsibility" for children's whereabouts, as officers will maintain a visible presence in Clapham and respond robustly to any future planned meet-ups.
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Six teenage girls have been arrested in connection with the unrest, with police saying more arrests are expected.
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'More arrests to come' after mobs of youths storm high street
The Metropolitan Police have said that young people should 'carefully consider the consequences' after they've said that more arrests are expected after two days of chaos, described online as Clapham riots
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