In a shocking incident at the Stratford Westfield shopping centre, two teenage boys have been arrested after a video emerged showing a seat being thrown from the third floor, narrowly missing shoppers below. The suspects, aged 14 and 16, were taken into custody on suspicion of criminal damage following the alarming event that occurred on Saturday. The Met Police responded promptly after the video was shared online, which depicted the seat being launched and the boys fleeing up an escalator. Insp Dan Window from the Stratford Neighbourhood Policing Team described the incident as serious and called on the public to assist with any information that could aid the investigation. Westfield shopping centre confirmed that they are fully cooperating with law enforcement during this inquiry.

The incident raises concerns about safety in shopping environments and the consequences of irresponsible actions. It serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance in preventing such dangerous behavior. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge of the event to come forward.