Why was the Twitch streamer arrested outside Big Ben?

The streamer and 10 others were arrested for possessing an imitation firearm in a public place after filming a stunt.

What happened to the group arrested near Big Ben?

The 11 men were arrested, the imitation firearm was seized, and they were subsequently released on bail pending further inquiries.

Was a real gun used in the Big Ben stunt?

No, the article states it was an imitation or replica firearm used for a social media stunt.

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Streamer Arrested Waving Toy Gun Outside Big Ben

6 Jan

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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.

Streamer Arrested Waving Toy Gun Outside Big Ben

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.