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.

  • @cynthorpe
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    41 month ago

    Obviously when it works out in my favor… I’m all for it.

    But really, slander is slander. JD has plenty to make fun of that’s real. Just dig a little.

      • @cynthorpe
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        21 month ago

        Well, you’re technically correct. How does one prove they never fucked a couch?

        You fucked a couch! Prove me wrong. 😛