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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.

While she has not been named in the police statement about the arrest, it is believed to be Bonnie Spofforth, a mother-of-three and the managing director of a clothing company.

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[–] coffee_with_cream@sh.itjust.works 41 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Surprisingly balanced and civil discussions in these comments. Super proud to be here 💪 this would not happen elsewhere

[–] echodot@feddit.uk 31 points 2 months ago (2 children)

She's a millionaire, so not a lot of support for her.

[–] Neon@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

You actually raise a very interesting point.

Is this discussion so civilized because people here are civilized or just because it alligns with the majority of lemmys political views? Would it look any different if it went against wealthy people instead of immigrants?

[–] orrk@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

to be fair, wealthy people aren't routinely discriminated against, they literally are some of the most powerful people.

[–] kayos@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago
[–] TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

I wish that was really the case.