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PM blasts ‘unacceptable’ social media craze that led to Oxford Street looting

Rishi Sunak warned that the ‘full force of the law’ will be applied to those taking part in antisocial and criminal flashmobs organised online.

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2023

Police leader calls on TikTok to investigate Oxford Street ‘robbery’ campaign

APCC chair says platform has duty to stop promotion of criminal activity after posts allegedly urged users to target JD Sports

The Guardian - UK · Aug 15, 2023

Something should be done about Oxford Street, but encouraging more visitors is not the answer

Instead of worrying about empty shops perhaps we should be thinking about creating affordable housing there

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2023

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Bexleyheath shopping centre warns ‘gangs of youths’ may spark TikTok inspired raid

It comes after police arrested nine people amid chaotic scenes in Oxford Street on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Aug 12, 2023

Businesses warned to prepare for ‘gangs of youths’ in shopping centre raid

It comes after police clashed with young people in Oxford Street on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2023

Oxford Street demise fuelling surge in crime in famous shopping area, says Marks & Spencer executive

Nine people were arrested in chaotic scenes on the famous shopping street on Wednesday

Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023

TikTok disorder spreads to Southend as teens in balaclavas stopped by police

Essex Police set up a dispersal zone just a day after teenagers caused mayhem on Oxford Street

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

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How a TikTok craze led to five hours of chaos on London’s busiest shopping street

Witnesses describe ‘chaotic’ scenes with teenagers running amok in Oxford Street

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Politicians too scared to take on tech firms, says former senior Met officer

Dal Babu calls for financial penalties after social media posts attract hundreds of teenagers to Oxford Street

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Southend police issue warning as social media crime rumours spread

The police will have powers to move people on from the city centre and arrest them

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023

People in Oxford Street clashes must be ‘hunted down’, says Suella Braverman

Home secretary calls on police ‘to do whatever necessary to restore public order’ after suspected looting

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

How a TikTok craze led to five hours of chaos on London’s busiest shopping street

Witnesses describe ‘chaotic’ scenes with teenagers running amok in Oxford Street

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Suella Braverman calls for perpetrators of Oxford Street chaos to be ‘hunted down’

Police arrested nine people and issued 34 dispersal orders

Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2023

Youths in Oxford Street rampage must be ‘hunted down’, says Braverman

Police were forced to wield batons while officers on horseback dispersed crowds in the busy West End shopping area.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 9, 2023

Police in Oxford Street make arrests amid social media ‘robbery campaign’

Hundreds of teenagers gathered outside JD Sports in response to Snapchat call to take part in robbery

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Oxford Street shops forced to close after social media posts call for outlets to be ‘robbed’

Nearby shops including an optician and pharmacy closed their shutters briefly shortly after 3pm on Wednesday, as crowds gathered on the busy street

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Nine arrested after Oxford Street disturbance following disorder rumours

Nearby shops including an optician and pharmacy closed their shutters briefly as crowds gathered on the busy street.

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2023

Oxford Street chaos: Police make nine arrests and clash with youths after social media crimewave rumours

Dispersal zone in place until 10am on Thursday following call on social media for mob to loot shops on Oxford Street

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The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023

Khan tells people to shun ‘nonsense’ TikTok craze on Oxford Street

Metropolitan police sending extra officers to central London street after speculation of ‘crime opportunities’

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Mayor urges people not to go to Oxford Street amid social media ‘nonsense’

The Met police has said there will be a heightened police presence in the central London area following speculation about an event advertised.

Evening Standard · Aug 8, 2023

Major modern art museum opens on Oxford Street tomorrow

The new space launches with a permanent collection of works by art heavyweights, and a new Marina Abramović exhibition

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

Digital artist lights up Oxford Street with debut solo show

3D artist Frederic Duquette, known as FVCKRENDER, has fans in The Weeknd and Lil Nas X

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

M&S boss calls Michael Gove’s decision to block Oxford Street store revamp ‘utterly pathetic’

Plans to knock down, and rebuild, Oxford Street store were opposed by historic building campaigners

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023

M&S plans to demolish Oxford St store refused by Michael Gove

Planning inspectors for the local authority had originally recommended that the proposals be approved.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023

Marks & Spencer refused permission to demolish and rebuild Oxford Street store

M&S says ‘short-sighted act of self-sabotage’ leaves no choice but to review position on UK’s premier shopping street

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