Teenagers attempt Scientology building speed runs across the UK
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Updated · The Guardian · May 8
Teenagers attempt Scientology building speed runs across the UK
4 articles · Updated · The Guardian · May 8
About 100 gathered at Scientology's London centre near Blackfriars and around 30 in Edinburgh, with police dispersing both groups and making no arrests.
The craze spread from Los Angeles after a TikTok video drew 90 million views, while TikTok said it was removing clips promoting criminal or violent behaviour.
The Church of Scientology called the incursions trespass, harassment and disruption, alleging property damage and risks to staff, and said it was reviewing remedies as critics warned the stunt could undermine peaceful protests.
When does a viral TikTok prank targeting a church become a legally defined hate crime?
As online dares become physical raids, who is truly responsible for the escalating violence?
By turning protest into a viral game, are teens accidentally helping Scientology win its PR war?