Man (27) Arrested for Filming Videos of Scantly Clad Women in Manchester Nightlife

manchester - A 27-year-old man has been arrested in Manchester for making popular videos with scantly clad women after a night out. The videos, filmed in public without consent, have attracted millions of viewers on various social media platforms.

A 27-year-old man from Bradford has been arrested on suspicion of voyeurism and harassment after complaints from women who were 'followed, filmed, and harassed' in the city center of Manchester. The man was taken into custody after police officers removed him from his residence, according to police footage shared. He is currently being held for questioning.

This arrest is believed to be the first in the country related to the trend of filming random women and unsuspecting nightlife patrons for social media content. Authorities discovered content behind a paywall, including footage of potential non-consensual nudity and upskirting, during further investigation.

Women who recognized themselves in the videos were urged to come forward by British authorities, with many expressing concerns and fear after seeing themselves online. Chief Inspector Stephen Wiggins acknowledged the public's worries, describing the situation as a 'new and complex problem'. While filming in public is legal, behavior crossing the line into offenses like upskirting, stalking, or harassment will not be tolerated, Wiggins emphasized.

Similar videos from other cities and countries featuring nightlife scenes have also been circulating on social media platforms such as Youtube and Tiktok, including a 'virtual walking' tour of Amsterdam.