TikTok and Snapchat posts urge London pupils to join ‘school wars’ fights
The Guardian World
by Matthew WeaverFebruary 26, 2026
Met urges pupils not to get involved and asks platforms to ban accounts promoting ‘fights’ with images of weapons
Pupils aged 11 to 16 are being encouraged to join in school fights in posts circulating on TikTok and Snapchat, prompting police to urge children not to get involved.
The Metropolitan police have asked social media platforms to ban accounts promoting “school wars”, while headteachers have warned parents about the posts.
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Originally published on The Guardian World on 2/26/2026