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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rich Booth

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

PA Wire

Shops have been forced to close early on London’s Oxford Street after posts went viral on social media calling for people to break the law in the busy tourist area.

Police have made a total of nine arrests and 34 dispersal orders after the rumours of planned disorder spread on TikTok.

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