A local police department is warning of the repercussions of a social media challenge that has been circulating.
According to the Swansea Police Department, in recent months, there has been an increase nationally in reports of the “Door-Kicking Challenge,” a dangerous social media video trend in which teenagers record themselves aggressively kicking a homeowner’s door late at night and running away. This is intended to mimic a home invasion to capture the resident’s reaction and post it online. Though it may seem like a prank, participants risk facing criminal charges and unintended confrontations with homeowners.
Swansea PD is urging community members to refrain from this trend…