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Couch Thrown from Balcony Lands in Court
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Two teens, aged 15 and 16, faced serious consequences after hurling a 15kg sofa off a second-floor balcony at Westfield Stratford City — a stunt caught on camera and instantly viral. The 15-year-old received a 12-month referral order and a £426 fine for criminal damage and public nuisance, while the 16-year-old, who threw the sofa, got a £41 fine and an 8-month detention and training order. The case underscores how reckless acts — even seemingly playful ones — can spiral into real harm, echoing past tragedies like a fatal incident caused by a thrown branch. It’s a sobering reminder: think before you act — your digital moment can have real-world consequences.
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