UK Social Media Police Task Force Has Referred over 100 Online Posts for Arrest

The National Online Hate Crime Team referred over 100 social media posts to local police forces for investigation, according to data released following Freedom of Information requests. The unit, part of the National Crime Agency, monitors posts related to various categories including anti-immigration content. Local police forces received these referrals for assessment and potential action under relevant criminal statutes. The specific number of posts that resulted in arrests or charges was not disclosed in the available data.

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