TikTokers walking into random people’s homes prompts police investigation
1 year, 7 months ago

TikTokers walking into random people’s homes prompts police investigation

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Metropolitan Police confirmed today that it is investigating after footage of a group of young men entering a family home uninvited went viral. open image in gallery One of the group sits on a sofa in the property after entering uninvited In a statement to The Independent, the Met said it was “aware of footage circulating on social media” but it not received any related reports at this time. “They are keen to speak to anyone with any information.” In the footage, the unnamed TikTok user begins by filming himself with two other friends and saying: “Walking into random houses, let's go.” The group proceeds to walk through a black gate of a house - understood to be in London - before letting themselves inside.

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