Overview
- The circulating social media post names eight east London schools, splits them into red and blue sides, and urges Year 9 pupils to take part in fights.
- The post directs pupils to bring sharp items such as compasses and metal combs and to film attacks for a TikTok account.
- McDonald’s on Mare Street in Hackney is identified as the meeting point, with references to activity continuing over the coming months.
- The Metropolitan Police say they are investigating to identify those responsible, will increase patrols, and plan to use anti-social behaviour powers to address disorder.
- City of London Academies Trust condemns the promotion of violence and says it is engaging with parents, police, and local partners as residents voice alarm following this week’s Kingsbury High stabbing.