Two Held Over “Red vs Blue” Schoolyard Turf Wars
Met Police have nabbed a man in his twenties and a 15-year-old boy in Central East London amid a viral social media frenzy stirring violence among school kids.
Social Media Gangs Spark Dangerous After-School Clashes
The arrests follow a booming “Red vs Blue” craze on TikTok and Snapchat, where pupils are split into colour-coded factions. What started as harmless fun has quickly turned violent.
- Posts urged kids to bring metal compasses, combs and other everyday items as weapons.
- Schools sounded the alarm, warning parents and students alike.
- Police stepped up patrols across multiple boroughs in response.
- Parents warned to collect their children promptly from school gates for safety.
- Section 35 dispersal orders used to break up gatherings and keep the peace.
Police Hold Firm But Future Arrests Uncertain
“On Sunday, 1 March at approximately 18:45hrs, Met officers arrested two individuals in Central East London linked to social media posts promoting crime,” a Met spokesperson said.
