The first arrest has been made in the scandal involving women’s videos that have gone viral on social media, focusing on nightlife in various cities in England. A person was detained in Bradford on suspicion of voyeurism and harassment. The investigation, which was initiated following the discovery of videos of women filmed without their knowledge that have reached millions of views on social media, is deepening in Manchester city center. Similar content has also emerged in cities like London, Liverpool, and Leeds. Research by the Manchester Evening News revealed that more explicit videos were hidden behind a paid subscription system. Videos containing images of women filmed without their knowledge were shared for a monthly fee of £13. Greater Manchester Police stated, "This arrest is the first case linked to viral videos of women being filmed without their knowledge in vulnerable situations during nightlife across the country. In addition to publicly shared videos, images containing non-consensual nudity and 'upskirting' have also been identified on paid accounts." Police Chief Stephen Wiggins assured the public, noting that around 60 police officers are on duty in the city center every Friday and Saturday night. Wiggins emphasized that filming in public spaces is legal, but they will not tolerate behavior that crosses into harassment. He mentioned that victims can report incidents using the online reporting tool or by calling 101.
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