False claims about the identity of the driver swirled online despite Merseyside Police swiftly disclosing the suspect's ethnicity and nationality in a bid to stamp out speculation.
BreakdownGenerated by LeadStory AI
- Police arrested a 53-year-old white British man shortly after the Liverpool car-ramming. 16s
- False claims about the suspect's identity spread rapidly on social media. 30s
- Images and videos misattributed unrelated individuals as the driver. 41s
- Merseyside Police confirmed only one man was arrested and refuted viral claims. 1m 29s
- Authorities acted quickly to provide accurate information and counter misinformation. 1m 44s