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Fake coronavirus news stories increase online Islamophobia, study finds

Rangzeb HussainApril 27, 2020May 4, 202001 mins

A new study warns the coronavirus crisis has fuelled online hate speech by racist and fascist groups and individuals which could lead to attacks against British Muslims after the lockdown. The study carried out by Imran Awan, Professor of Criminology at Birmingham City University and Roxana Khan-Williams, found that Islamophobic online ‘Cyber Hubs’ were being…

Derbyshire Police had to break up a 25-people-strong karaoke party taking place during coronavirus restrictions

CORONAVIRUS: Derby police break up “massive” karaoke party held during UK lockdown

Staff ReporterMarch 30, 2020April 8, 202001 mins

Derbyshire officers were left in “absolute shock” to discover a “massive” karaoke party being held on Saturday night despite the national coronavirus lockdown. Enforcing unprecedented government measures demanding everyone stay at home during the virus outbreak, 25 people were dispersed by officers, while the event hosts “dealt with”, according to the force.