TikTok prankster Mizzy was seen being stopped by police on August 9 in Oxford Street as a viral trend encouraged people to shoplift in the area.

Footage shows the internet personality, who is banned from TikTok, surrounded by police officers and another clip shows him being searched.

According to the filmer, the officers escorted Mizzy to Oxford Circus station and told him to leave the area.

There is an increased police presence in the area after videos trending on TikTok encouraged people to steal from shops in Oxford Street.

The City of Westminster Police tweeted: "We are aware of online speculation about opportunities to commit crime around Oxford Street.

"There will be a significant number of our officers in the area over the next 24 hours.

"Anyone committing a crime can expect to be dealt with robustly."

Mizzy first rose to fame when he filmed himself walking into strangers' houses and running off with a pet owner's dog.

He was later interviewed by Piers Morgan about his controversial actions.

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