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TikToker arrested after making 'hoax' 999 call to 'boost engagement'
- A 19-year-old TikTok user was charged after allegedly making a hoax 999 call in Blackpool to boost engagement.
- Emergency services launched a large response to the Promenade after reports of a person in trouble at sea.
- The operation involved police, HM Coastguard, the fire service, and the ambulance service.
- About 90 minutes of searching followed before authorities learned the report was a hoax.
- Kian King was arrested at the scene and later remanded in custody.
- The incident led to a major search and rescue response involving RNLI volunteers.
- Officials said the hoax was linked to boosting engagement on a social media account.
- The investigation was conducted with input from the Crown Prosecution Service.
- King faces a charge of causing wasteful employment of police time.
- The case has been scheduled for court appearance in Lancaster.
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