What is the ‘link up’ trend and what happened in Clapham? | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDan HaygarthWednesday 01 April 2026 20:01 BSTFootage shows teenagers causing chaos in Clapham on Tuesday eveningThe Metropolitan Police are cracking down on disorder in Clapham, South London, after teenagers stormed the high street twice in recent days, reportedly fuelled by an online trend.On Tuesday, hundreds of young people engaged in anti-social behaviour, attempting to access shops, lighting fires, and setting off fireworks on Clapham High Street and Clapham Common.Police deployed around 100 officers, issued a dispersal order, and made three arrests for assaulting an emergency worker, with one officer requiring hospital treatment.Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond warned that more arrests would follow, urging young people to consider the long-lasting consequences of their actions and appealing to parents to take responsibility.Local businesses described "scary" scenes, with one store manager reporting a pregnant woman and her husband sheltering inside her shop during the chaos.In fullPolice vow to crack down on TikTok ‘link up’ trend as it says more arrests to comeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in