Woman who first shared fake Southport suspect rumour that sparked riots arrested
Woman who first shared fake Southport suspect rumour that sparked riots arrested
It comes after millionaire mum Bonnie Spofforth said she was 'mortified' to be accused of being the first to spread the false rumours.
The woman accused of being first to spread the fake rumours about the Southport killer which sparked nationwide riots has been arrested.
Racist riots spread across the country after misinformation spread on social media claiming the fatal stabbing was carried out by Ali Al-Shakati, believed to be a fictitious name, a Muslim aslyum seeker who was on an MI6 watchlist.
A 55-year-old woman from Chester has now been arrested on suspicion of publishing written material to stir up racial hatred, and false communication. She remains in police custody.
Chief Superintendent Alison Ross said: ‘We have all seen the violent disorder that has taken place across the UK over the past week, much of which has been fuelled by malicious and inaccurate communications online.
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"Oh nooo. It wasnt my fault I just mindlessly spread russian lies and hate about brown people. Who would have thought that words can have consequences?!"
What a ... I don't even have a word for so much, idk mindless hate?
its not consequences until it starts affecting her, which in this case did. I hope other people jointly sue her for damages or sth so that at least she has to go to court and pay lawyer fees
I hope other people jointly sue her for damages
Now that would be interesting to see. With a dynamically updating billboard tallying her dues under the title "Hateful spread of online lies cost this woman GBP xxx"
She owes me £30 since one of the rioters stole my wheelie bin, and I'm still annoyed about it. They made a big pile of everyone's bins at the end of the street and melted them all, twats.
Edit: also the racism is bad too I suppose.
Well, submit a claim. Every pound of pain helps bringing the point home.