Police in Pakistan have arrested Farhan Asif, accused of spreading misinformation that incited anti-immigrant riots in Britain following a deadly stabbing attack.
The Pakistani Federal Investigation Agency has detailed how Asif amplified false claims regarding the identity of the attacker, which fueled violent protests in the UK.
Reports circulated post-attack falsely identified the suspect as a Muslim asylum seeker, leading to far-right protests, violence against mosques, and hostility towards minorities.
Investigators noted that misinformation shared widely online mischaracterized the stabbing, leading to serious consequences for ethnic communities in Britain amid escalating tensions.
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