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A video appearing to show the aftermath of a violent prison attack has been shared alongside false claims it involved people sentenced for their part in the recent riots. Read
Greater Manchester Police has confirmed no-one was stabbed. Read
A screengrab of a TikTok video is being shared with false claims it shows Hindus and Sikhs protesting ‘illegal immigration’ in London. Read
The newspaper confirmed that it has never published any such article. Read
The video first circulated last month and shows men celebrating a Yemeni wedding with ceremonial daggers. Read
The Royal Pavilion is a museum and venue for events, not a mosque. Read
Our explainer tracks the latest developments, fact checks claims circulating online and looks at the government’s response. Read
A misleading clip circulating online wrongly claims to show a prisoner swap between the US and Russia on 1 August. Read
Staffordshire Police says no stabbings were reported to police, despite videos fuelling speculation on social media. Read
After the attack social media became a hotbed of false claims about the identity of the suspect, which many people believe stoked unrest. Read
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