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UK Riots: 1,100 Charged Amid Far-Right Facebook Network

9/28/2025

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Story summary

Over 1,100 people were charged in the United Kingdom (UK) summer 2024 riots, including some for online activity.
A Guardian investigation traced a network of far-right Facebook groups tied to riots, analyzing 51,000 posts showing anti-immigrant sentiment, misinformation, and racist language.
Moderators, older, run these groups and spread far-right narratives; total membership is about 611,289, though the figure may double-count.

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Story summary

Over 1,100 people were charged in the United Kingdom (UK) summer 2024 riots, including some for online activity.
A Guardian investigation traced a network of far-right Facebook groups tied to riots, analyzing 51,000 posts showing anti-immigrant sentiment, misinformation, and racist language.
Moderators, older, run these groups and spread far-right narratives; total membership is about 611,289, though the figure may double-count.