Man Jailed for Faking Riot Escape on TikTok Live
A 25-year-old from Derby has been slapped with a three-month jail sentence after faking a dramatic escape from rioters during a live TikTok stream.
False Alarm Sparks Panic with 700 Watching
Dimitri Stoica, living on Langley Street, Derby, was busted on August 7 when police spotted his livestream. At the time, 700 viewers were glued to his frantic claims of “running for his life” from violent rioters, stirring unnecessary panic amid already heightened tensions across the UK.
Police Expose the Fake Drama
Derbyshire Police quickly proved Stoica’s story was a sham. There were no riots or disturbances nearby, and the man was never in any danger. His stunt wasted police time and fuelled public fear during a volatile period.
Judge Slams Reckless Stunt, Warns Against Misinformation
“Stoica’s behaviour was reckless and could have led to real harm,” the judge declared. “In times of unrest, the public must be able to trust accurate information. Spreading falsehoods for attention is unacceptable and will be punished.”
After pleading guilty to causing a public nuisance and wasting police resources, Stoica was sentenced to three months behind bars — a clear message to anyone thinking of pulling similar stunts.
