A teen has been detained after a TikTok video surfaced showing him breaking into a family’s home without permission.
In the video, pranksters can be seen entering the east London home of the homeowners without their consent while their children are still inside.
The video went viral last week and caused a ferocious reaction, leading to the opening of a police inquiry.
In a different “prank,” the TikToker videos himself laughing as he runs off with an old woman’s dog before giving it back to the upset owner.
Scotland Yard confirmed they arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of causing a public nuisance on Monday evening.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway said: ‘I do not underestimate the widespread upset, distress and concern that these videos caused.
‘Some people have referred to these as ‘prank’ videos, but I hope that this significant development demonstrates just how seriously we have been taking this investigation since this footage began circulating online.
‘A number of these videos were produced, impacting on many different people and our investigation remains ongoing as we seek to build a strong picture of both the activity featured in the footage and impact on the public.’