Teens Charged After Furniture Thrown from Westfield Stratford

Two teenage boys, aged 14 and 16 from Hackney, have been charged with criminal damage with intent to endanger life after throwing a heavy seat from the third floor of the Westfield Shopping Centre in Stratford on March 1. The incident, which was captured in a viral video, saw the seat narrowly miss bystanders below, prompting police involvement. The pair were arrested on March 4 and will appear at Stratford Youth Court on May 6, where they cannot be named for legal reasons. Inspector Dan Window from the Stratford Neighbourhood Policing Team confirmed no injuries occurred as a result of the incident. The case has raised concerns over public safety in shopping areas, particularly involving youth behavior. The boys face serious charges that could lead to significant legal consequences depending on their plea.