Pro-Putin trolls spread dangerous fake news about the Southport stabbings, falsely claiming the suspect was an immigrant on the MI6 watchlist. The false information led to chaos and violence across England.
Key Points
Pro-Putin trolls linked to spreading dangerous fake news
False claims about the suspect being an immigrant on the MI6 watchlist
Chaos ensued in England with violence and riots
Police confirmed suspect was actually from Cardiff, not an immigrant
Cons
Spread false information leading to chaos and violence