Police misinformation warning over girl's weapons arrest in Dundee

Police Scotland issued a warning to the public to refrain from spreading false information following the arrest of a 12-year-old girl in Dundee for allegedly wielding weapons on a street. Social media has been abuzz with footage of the incident, with various speculations surrounding the individuals involved and the motives behind the girl’s actions.

According to reports, a Bulgarian couple – a man and a woman – were reportedly accosted by a group of youths in St Ann Lane, Dundee, around 19:40 on Saturday. Police have clarified that no other arrests have been made in connection with the incident. It has been emphasized that circulating unverified information can lead to unnecessary panic and confusion among the public.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk took to his social media platform to address the incident, reaching out to his vast following of 225 million users. However, authorities have stated that there is no evidence to support claims circulating online that suggest the youths were in danger of a sexual assault. It is crucial for the public to rely on verified information and avoid contributing to the spread of misinformation.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed that the girl is facing charges related to possession of offensive weapons and that investigations are ongoing. Initially believed to be 14 years old, a correction was later issued by the police regarding the girl’s age. The spokesperson expressed gratitude to the community for their cooperation in the investigation and urged everyone to exercise caution when discussing the incident to prevent further misinformation from circulating

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