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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ivy League school warns of ‘unprovoked’ slapping attacks tied to social media trend

An Ivy League school has warned its students about “unprovoked” slapping attacks tied to a new social media trend.

The University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Public Safety recently issued a message notifying the community about several reports made by students and others of “groups of young people slapping or striking individuals in the head” either on or near campus.

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