Woman Cleared of Charges for Sharing False Name in Southport Attack

Bernadette Spofforth, initially arrested for reposting inaccurate information, will not face further legal action.

Bernadette Spofforth, 55, was arrested on August 8 for sharing a false name of the Southport attacker on social media.
Spofforth deleted the post and apologized upon realizing the information was incorrect.
The false claim, linked to a far-right website, fueled anti-immigration sentiments and unrest across the UK.
Cheshire police confirmed that there was insufficient evidence to charge Spofforth, and she has been released without further action.
The original misinformation led to significant online and offline repercussions, including charges against a Pakistani web developer for cyberterrorism.