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Streamer Arrested Waving Toy Gun Outside Big Ben
6 Jan
Summary
- Eleven men arrested for possessing an imitation firearm near Big Ben.
- The stunt involved a Twitch streamer pointing a replica gun at the camera.
- The group was bailed pending further investigation by the police.
A social media stunt outside London's iconic Big Ben took a serious turn when police arrested 11 men on Saturday night. The group, including a Twitch streamer named Krimoe, were filming a video where a replica firearm was brandished and pointed at the camera. Concerned members of the public alerted the authorities to the presence of what appeared to be a gun near the landmark.
Metropolitan Police officers quickly responded to the scene near Westminster Bridge. Upon arrival, they surrounded the individuals and made the arrests on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm in a public place. The imitation weapon was confiscated by officers. The arrested men were subsequently released on bail while investigations continue.
The streamer, who boasts a significant following across platforms like Twitch and Instagram, later posted a video of the incident online. A disclaimer in the video emphasized that only prop guns were used for entertainment purposes. Despite this, the stunt has drawn criticism for its potential to cause alarm in a highly secured area.
