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Excuse the horrid music, it came with the viral video:
Oxford Street was reportedly the scene of rioting and looting after gangs of youths were seen taking goods from shops and causing unrest in central London.
On Friday (12 August), the busy street, known for its vast array of flagship retail outlets which attract tourists from far and wide, became the scene of civil unrest.
Met Police confirmed a number of people had been arrested in connection with the incident, in which officers were assaulted and luxury sports cars were “jumped” upon.
Videos shared online appeared to show the youths causing chaos on the street; at one point, a group is seen exiting an American candy shop with armfuls of stolen sweets.
At another moment, the gang jumps on the back of a Ferrari sports car as it attempts to make its way along the road. It is unclear whether any damage was caused to the vehicle.
The videos have been widely shared on social media, including TikTok, and have been met with shock and surprise from Londoners.