A video showing the moment police arrested the wrong kid during a chaotic chase has gone viral — and people are seriously angry.
The footage, which surfaced online this week, shows officers chasing a group of teenagers through a local estate. But in the confusion, one officer tackles and arrests a kid who had nothing to do with it — a bystander caught in the wrong place at the worst time.
Witnesses can be heard shouting, “He didn’t do anything!” as the boy is cuffed on the ground, looking stunned and clearly confused.
“He Was Just Walking Home”
According to locals, the teen — who hasn’t been named — was simply walking home when the chase spilled into his path. Despite attempts from onlookers to explain the mix-up, police still detained him.
“He’s not even part of that group. He literally just came from the shop,” one witness said.
“They just grabbed the first kid they saw. No questions. No hesitation.”
The video quickly gained traction online, with thousands calling out the officers for what many are calling a clear case of wrongful arrest.
Social Media Reacts
Comments flooded in:
“This is actually disgusting. Imagine this being your kid.”
“You can’t just arrest someone for existing near a chase???”
“Hope this kid sues — he deserves justice.”
Many users are now demanding an official apology, and some are even tagging local MPs and legal groups to take action.
Police Respond
In a short statement, police confirmed an arrest had been made during an “ongoing investigation involving multiple suspects” but did not directly address the video or the apparent mistaken identity.
Meanwhile, the boy has since been released — but the incident has already lit a fire on social media about racial profiling, misuse of force, and accountability.
A Mistake That Could’ve Cost More
Wrongful arrests like this don’t just shake trust — they have real consequences. People are calling for bodycam footage to be released and for the officers involved to be held responsible.
Because in a moment like that, “sorry” just isn’t enough.
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