Overview

• A TikTok of Olajuwon Ayeni playing with his white granddaughters was stolen and shared with false grooming claims, including a repost by Tommy Robinson to about 1.4 million followers with the caption, “Wtf is even going on here? Where are the parents?!”
• The family report racist abuse and threats in the street and say they are too frightened to leave home, citing incidents where strangers threatened to “slash” them and shouted “paedophile” outside their house.
• Cleveland Police say they have conducted a risk assessment and put in place a full wraparound support package, including referrals to victim services, crime-prevention measures at the home, and regular patrol attention.
• Ayeni’s management has paused all business dealings pending resolution, which the family and local supporters say has compounded the harm from the misinformation.
• Local leaders, including MP Anna Turley and PCC Matt Storey, have condemned the disinformation, and reports differ on whether Robinson later deleted his repost as the video continues circulating online.