English Defence League (EDL)

UK leader accuses far right of hijacking town’s grief after killing of 3 children sparks violence

Police said a name of the suspect circulating on social media was incorrect and that he was born in Britain, contrary to online claims he was an asylum-seeker
“This misinformation doesn’t just exist on people’s Internet browsers and on people’s phones. It has real world impact,” lawmaker says

By AP · 31 July 2024