It comes after millionaire mum Bonnie Spofforth said she was 'mortified' to be accused of being the first to spread the false rumours.

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.

    • davidagain@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 months ago

      Sigh. Iceblade, we’ve been over this, two days ago. You came up with excuses then and you’ll come up with excuses now. I attributed it initially to naivety, but I realise now it’s actually determination. It’s clear to me that you will strive to find any reason you can think of to defend this racist liar and her violence-suggesting tweet.

      I see where you stand and I think I know why, and I can see I won’t ever convince you she did wrong. I give up.