Kevin BeaumontJul 30, 2024

A reminder that everything being shared online about the Southport attacker is not real, and is being reshared by media outlets in Russia to peddle anti-migrant fears (and by IT people on LinkedIn).

The person also isn’t called Ali Al-Shakati, and did not arrive by boat.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cevwgqz0x41t?post=asset%3A41e0a685-70bf-4606-bcd4-013cdf5c3e1f#post

Southport stabbing latest: Third child dies after Southport dance class stabbing, say police

The three girls who have died are aged nine, seven, and six. Five children and two adults remain in critical condition.

BBC News
Show threadKevin BeaumontJul 30, 2024
Oh what a surprise, social media posts have lead to a riot in Southport.
Show threadKevin BeaumontAug 4, 2024

Rioting is still continuing in parts of the UK due to social media posts about the Southport attacker.

People are turning up with “STOP THE BOATS” banners.

The attacker was a kid born in Wales.

Show threadKevin BeaumontAug 4, 2024
More than 90 arrests after far-right demonstrations turn violent https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jqjqxl3dyo
UK protests: More than 90 arrests made at far-right demonstrations

Areas including Hull, Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, and Belfast saw unrest - but not all demonstrations turned violent.

Show threadKevin BeaumontAug 4, 2024
I used to live just down the road from this in Liverpool. Locals burnt it down and stopped the fire brigade from putting out the fire.
Show threadKevin BeaumontAug 4, 2024
Twitter unbanned Tommy Robinson, which is driving a lot of this. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl4y0453nv5o
Violent Southport protests reveal far-right organising tactics

Online influencers, rather than formal leaders, are mobilising the extreme right on the streets.

Show threadKevin BeaumontAug 4, 2024
Oh good, Elon’s jumped on the “stop the boats” bandwagon now.. for a killer who was born and raised in the UK.
Show threadGustavo Litovsky

@GossiTheDog stop migration to Canada from South Africa circa 1997 please!!!

What a hypocrite

Aug 5, 2024 at 4:27pmWeb