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How misinformation fuelled violent riots in the UK
Publisher |
ABC Podcasts
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Daily News
News
Publication Date |
Aug 04, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:09:19

After three young girls were killed in a violent knife attack in Southport in the UK, false information about the alleged killer spread quickly online. This has led to violent, anti-immigration, protests breaking out in cities across the country.

The violence was fuelled by social media posts that falsely claimed the killer was a Muslim immigrant, with protesters seen burning shops, throwing flares at police and chanting slogans like "Stop The Boats."

  • Guest: Alan Rusbridger, Editor of Prospect; fmr editor of the Guardian

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