At the tender age of 8, Joe Alwyn found himself at the receiving end of excessive police scrutiny for what was clearly a harmless, though ill-advised, prank involving 'threatening' letters and fake blood. This incident shines a light on the alarming tendency of law enforcement to overreact in situations involving children, raising questions about the need for more compassionate approaches to dealing with youth misdemeanors.
Joe Alwyn Criticized by Police Over Misunderstood Childhood Prank
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Joe Alwyn says he got yelled at by police officers when he was 8 after sending 'threatening prank-y' letters covered in fake blood to all his neighbors. https://t.co/klNceHrSgK — Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 17, 2025Joe Alwyn revealed on the Drew Barry…