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- 1
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- Last Updated
- 46 days ago
- Bias Distribution
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A tragic incident in Southport, Britain, where three children were killed during a dance class, has sparked widespread protests and violent riots fueled by misinformation. Initially, a Russian-linked fake news outlet named 'Ali Al-Shakati' as the supposed attacker, claiming he was a Muslim asylum seeker, which was disseminated widely on social media and picked up by far-right figures. Despite police confirming the real suspect, Axel Rudakubana, born to Rwandan parents in Cardiff, the false narrative ignited anti-immigrant demonstrations across multiple cities, leading to significant violence and injuries. The government has condemned the disorder and pledged to support police in maintaining public safety. Local media, like Bakhmut's Vpered newspaper, highlight the importance of trusted information sources amidst the chaos. The situation underscores the dangers of misinformation in inciting public unrest and violence.
- Total News Sources
- 2
- Left
- 1
- Center
- 0
- Right
- 1
- Unrated
- 0
- Last Updated
- 46 days ago
- Bias Distribution
- 50% Left
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