Matthew Barber, Thames Valley Police Crime Commissioner, has called for members of the public to show care in their use of social media. It will mean the correct information is able to spread and tensions will not be inflamed further.
“There is a great deal of misinformation about potential disorder which only heightens people’s concerns, and I would urge everyone to be careful about what they share on social media.”
The potential misuse of social media sites by criminals may increase due to the rioting. It’s believed direct messages, posts full of falsehoods, and comments showing support help galvanise followers of their activities.
