Yesterday, Rose Monday, a man drove a vehicle into a crowd in Volkmarsen. In the early evening, a photo of the alleged perpetrator appeared on social media, but the police warn!

The stand in Volkmarsen in summary:

The photo that is being shared on social media does not show the perpetrator. The police and the public prosecutor's office have not yet said a word about the perpetrator's motive. Therefore, please refrain from speculation.

In these photos, which are supposed to show the alleged arrest of the perpetrator, the person pictured is definitely not the perpetrator.

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The police say clearly on Twitter: “Don’t share fake news!” We add that whoever shares the photo must be aware that they are denouncing an innocent person!

In the photo you can see the vehicle with which the perpetrator drove into the crowd. There are a few people behind it, one of whom is described as the perpetrator on social media. This in turn is clearly denied by the police on Twitter.

Volkmarsen: Many injured, motive was not given

Currently (as of February 25, 2020, 8:46 a.m.) there are still 35 people receiving inpatient treatment in the hospital. Another 17 were treated as outpatients and have already been able to leave the hospital.

There are also 18 children among the victims. The motive of Volkmarsen's perpetrator is still unclear. The investigation is still ongoing. Therefore, both the police and we clearly ask you not to spread speculation or conspiracy myths.

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About conspiracy myths

In recent years, following terrorist attacks or certain global phenomena, we have repeatedly discovered conspiracy myths that have used disinformation to create a manipulative perspective (see here ).

One can assume that the crime in Volkmarsen will also generate false reports (the false photo is already one). It is therefore up to all participants on social media to curb false reports by exhibiting prudent and reserved behavior and not sharing every untested speculation.

The advice isn't wrong for the media either: people were hurt. Including children. Headlines that verbally imitate the rolling noises about people are irreverent.

 


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