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YouTubers have it rough these days. Recently one popular YouTuber in the UK found himself in trouble with the authorities and was later arrested. Since his arrest on June 25, the internet has been in an uproar. It is still unclear what led to the incident, but netizens believe that it was an undue show of force from the police.

JMX, whose real name Joel Morris is a FIFA YouTuber from England who has a popular YouTube channel called “Jam.” JMX was attending the Royal Ascot on Sunday, a prestigious horse racing event in the UK that members of the royal family and other high-profile individuals attend. Not to mention it is one of the most distinguished events in the British social scene. JMX was taken into custody for an apparent ban imposed on him. However, the reason was later altered to a more serious charge.

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Popular YouTuber Jammed Up By The Police On The Basis Of Suspicion

Police accosted the 25-year-old YouTuber at the Royal Ascot on the grounds of alleged disorderly conduct. The police escorted him out of the prestigious event in handcuffs, placed him in a police van, and transported him away from the scene. A video has since then surfaced and has been making the rounds on the internet. The video captured visible distress among fellow young attendees who were also present at the scene. Dexerto, a UK-based digital media company, also contacted the Thames Valley police seeking additional information regarding the arrest.

The Thames Valley police finally released an official statement stating that they took Joel Morris into custody due to their suspicion of him being drunk and disorderly. The statement read, “Officers at Ascot Racecourse yesterday arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in a public place. He has since been released from custody and issued with a fixed penalty notice.”

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JMX’s YouTube channel boasts over 6.5 million subscribers. His fans have not taken kindly to the news of his arrest. They have commented on Twitter with one saying, “What did he even do? 😭”

Netizens Display Dismay At Unjust Arrest Of Famous YouTuber

The video of his arrest has received 2.7 Million views on Twitter. His fans have expressed their disappointment and frustration on social media.

One tweet wondered about the issues in the country.

Another, emphasized how not everybody would know the legend that JMX was.

Others questioned what was so grave about the incident.

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Despite this humiliating incident, YouTuber JMX remains a beloved figure in the YouTube community, and his fans continue to support him. It is yet to be seen how this incident will affect his future content and career as a YouTuber. Nevertheless, it is clear that the netizens are not happy with what they perceive as an unjust arrest of their favorite content creator.

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