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Punch-ups, robberies and sexual favours: Police record hundreds of Pokemon Go-related incidents across England and Wales

Pokemon Go has sparked a crimewave after hundreds of incidents were logged by the police across England and Wales last month.Police forces recorded 290 incidents during July, which included robberies, assaults, thefts and driving offences, the BBC has reported.

Video game Pokemon Go sparks 'HUNDREDS of incidents logged by police'

GETTY Gamers have been involved in robberies, driving offences and a mass brawl while playing Pokemon GOGamers have been involved in robberies, driving offences and a mass brawl since the augmented reality game hit Britain's streets.We encourage all people to be aware of their surroundings and to play alongside friends or family, especially when you're exploring unfamiliar places Niantic spokesmanSome 290 incidents were recorded by forces across England and Wales since the smash hit game launched in the UK on July 13, according to data released to the BBC under the Freedom of Information Act.

Hundreds of Pokemon Go incidents logged by police

Image copyright EPA Image caption Pokemon Go is an augmented reality game that sees users searching for virtual monsters to collectPokemon Go players have been involved in hundreds of police incidents since the gaming app phenomenon launched, the BBC has learned.Robberies, thefts, assaults and driving offences were among 290 incidents recorded across England and Wales throughout July.