David McLean was wrongfully outed as a sex offender by hunt group Exposed Britain in a Facebook post in 2018
A couple left fearing for their lives when 300 vigilantes attacked their home are hiding in a safe house after false information from paedophile hunters circulated online.
David and his partner Shona, 35, cowered inside their home while the mob launched fireworks and bricks at their windows. Scenes outside also descended into chaos as protestors attacked riot cops and smashed up patrol cars.She said: "We were terrified, absolutely terrified. People were outside chanting 'dirty beast' and the crowd just got bigger, bigger and bigger.
Riot cops then formed a barricade to protect the pair from missiles launched at them by the crowd as they sprinted to safety. She added: "If someone had phoned the police and asked if David was on the sex offenders register, they would have known the information was inaccurate.Ten people were arrested and charged with mobbing and rioting following the attack on David and Shona's home.Area Commander Chief Inspector Ryan McMurdo described the scenes at the riot as "unacceptable".
“As a police officer, I will always uphold the rights of those who wish to engage in a peaceful protest. However, when that behaviour descends into criminality, resulting in the scenes we witnessed last night, then I will act and ensure those responsible will face the consequences of their actions.” “There is no excuse for false information being circulated online. I am hopeful that the Online Safety Bill which is currently going through the House of Commons will help bring an end to this and give more responsibility to social media firms to take action against those who post malicious information online.”
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