Police have identified a number of false rumours being spread on social media and messaging apps.
West Midlands Police have asked people to be mindful of misinformation and rumour on social media after two protests took place.
The reasons surrounding the protests are complex, police said, but added it was working with community leaders.A spokesman said there had been several instances of fake news and unsubstantiated claims being spread on social media and messaging services.Rumours a Dudley shopkeeper was involved in the protests, prompting him to be racially abused. The shopkeeper was not involved in the protest, police said.
A picture of a police officer at a mosque being used to suggest police are not impartial. The picture was taken at the start of the month during a routine visit, police said.
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