"Rape Day" is Saturday - police investigating vile TikTok trend

Police have launched a probe amid claims of WhatsApp messages "discussing April 24 National Rape Day" after TikTok video rumours.

Social media users and charities have slammed the hoax, which is circulating on platforms like TikTok.

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Now, one UK police force is probing allegations that local WhatsApp users are peddling the hoax and openly discussing it in messages being spread among users.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed: “Police have received a report of the existence of the WhatsApp group and are currently making enquiries regarding the credibility of the group.”


In viral videos, Tik Tok users are warning others over April 24 being 'National Rape Day'.

In one video, watched by nearly 20 million people, a user warns: "I just saw a video on tiktok and i had to make a video myself … because I need to make sure that you guys are aware that there’s a video going around Tiktok of disgusting men."