Prime Minister Keir Starmer called out social media groups for the misinformation on their platforms that sparked violent clashes this week. But holding them accountable is tough.
Tag: Attacks on Police
Disinformation Fed Far-Right Riot in England After Deadly Stabbing
More than 50 police were injured in an outbreak of violence driven by false reports that the suspect in the stabbing attack on a children’s dance class was a migrant.
Gunmen Attack Synagogues and Churches in Russian Republic
Multiple law-enforcement officers and a priest in the region of Dagestan were killed in what appeared to be coordinated attacks, local officials said.
Six Injured in Stabbing in Germany
A police officer and an anti-Islamist activist were among the victims, according to the authorities, who have not released information on a motive.
Manhunt Underway in France After Prisoner Escapes in Ambush
The French authorities said that armed assailants had attacked a prison convoy, killed two guards and freed an inmate.
Curfew Imposed in New Caledonia Following Protests Over Constitutional Change
The unrest was set off by a plan to let more French citizens vote in the territory, which independence activists say would water down their movement.
Haiti’s Police Force Is ‘Begging for Help’ Against Ruthless Gangs
The United States is rushing support to Haiti’s depleted police force, which is awaiting international help as it tries to restore order and quell violence.
Arizona Man Is Arrested in Connection With Australia Shooting
Two police officers and a bystander died in the shootout in Queensland last year.
‘It Snowballed:’ How a Knife Attack in Dublin Led to a Riot
The violence in Ireland’s capital on Thursday night was fueled by far-right agitators who spread rumors online about an attack on three children earlier that day.
13 Law Enforcement Officers Killed in Ambush in Mexico
The attack was in the Mexican state of Guerrero, which has been plagued by turf wars between drug cartels.