A video has emerged showing thrill-seekers base jumping from the viewing deck of Blackpool Tower, some 518ft above the ground, after opening a window in front of shocked families visiting the attraction. Witnesses have branded the stunt "selfish" and dangerous, given it took place in a busy public space where children and other visitors were present, raising concerns about safety and the potential for the tower's security measures to be breached.

The incident has sparked criticism over how the jumpers were able to access and open a window at such height without being stopped, prompting questions about oversight at the popular seaside landmark. Blackpool Tower is one of the town's best-known tourist attractions, and the footage of the jump has circulated widely, with onlookers expressing anger that the stunt put both the jumpers and nearby families at risk.