Photograph: Alan Betson / The Irish TimesGardaí have released a far right agitator who was arrested on suspicion that he created and circulated a social media post making false and damaging claims about a migrant man. The arrest is believed to be the first of its kind, for the creation and circulation of false social media posts which did not include threats of violence. Garda sources said the arrest, made under legislation enacted 38 years ago, would likely prove a “test case for tacking these kinds of social media posts” in the future. The false social media post was written during that period of heightened tensions. The suspect arrested on Tuesday is regarded as a far right agitator and was also involved in the protest at Trudder House.

Source: The Irish Times October 16, 2024 08:43 UTC