FOI release

"Epilepsy trolling"

Case reference FOI2026/02111

Received 12 October 2026

Published 5 November 2026

Request

Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request the following information regarding the offence of sending or showing flashing images with intent to harm, created under Section 183 of the Online Safety Act 2023 (commonly referred to as "epilepsy trolling"). This may be recorded under offence code 00529. For the period from 31 January 2024 to the present date, please provide: 1. 2. 3. The total number of individuals arrested for this offence. 4. 5. 6. 7. A breakdown of those arrested by age (e.g. under 18, 18-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55+). 8. 9. 10. 11. A breakdown of those arrested by gender (e.g. male or female). 12.

Response

NIL OCCURRENCES FOR CITY OF LONDON POLICE

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