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'Thuggish' behaviour could see balaclava ban in more cities

'Thuggish' behaviour could see balaclava ban in more cities
BBC UK Friday 09 October 2026, 21:56 UTC 1 min read
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The hashtag "no face no case" has been gaining traction glorifying balaclavas as a way to avoid prosecution.

The hashtag "no face no case" has been gaining traction glorifying balaclavas as a way to avoid prosecution.
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