The viral TikTok sensation who terrorised Londoners under the guise of "harmless pranks" has finally faced justice, with Bacari-Bronze O'Garro, better known as Mizzy, being sentenced to prison for his campaign of harassment and home invasions.
From Viral Fame to Prison Time
O'Garro, 19, received an 18-week custodial sentence at Stratford Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to multiple charges including harassment and breaching a criminal behaviour order. The self-styled "prankster" had built a massive online following by filming his antisocial behaviour and posting it to TikTok, where videos of him invading strangers' homes and harassing members of the public went viral.
A Pattern of Terror
Prosecutors revealed how O'Garro's behaviour escalated from online entertainment to genuine criminal activity. His offences included:
- Walking uninvited into a family's home while filming
- Harassing and intimidating a woman over several months
- Consistently breaching court orders designed to curb his behaviour
- Showing complete disregard for the distress caused to his victims
District Judge Matthew Bone delivered a scathing assessment of O'Garro's actions, stating the teenager had shown "flagrant disregard for court orders" and demonstrated "no remorse" for the trauma inflicted on his victims.
The Human Cost Behind the 'Pranks'
One victim, a woman targeted by O'Garro's persistent harassment, described how the TikTok star's actions left her feeling "constantly on edge and frightened" in her own home. The psychological impact of having a stranger invade your personal space for online clout cannot be overstated, with many victims reporting lasting anxiety and security concerns.
A Wake-Up Call for Social Media Culture
This case raises serious questions about the boundaries of online content creation and the real-world consequences of seeking viral fame. O'Garro's defence that he was simply creating "prank" content highlights the dangerous blurring of lines between entertainment and criminal behaviour in the social media age.
As part of his sentence, O'Garro received a five-year criminal behaviour order and was ordered to pay £500 in compensation to his victims. The court heard how the influencer, who has two children, had previously worked in an Amazon warehouse but found the lure of online notoriety too strong to resist.
This sentencing sends a clear message that the UK justice system will not tolerate criminal behaviour disguised as online entertainment, regardless of how many followers an individual might accumulate.
