Dealing with false news. The Southport children’s murders and subsequent rioting.

Send us Fan MailDilemmas of Leadership Dealing with false news. The Southport children’s murders and subsequent riotingThere is a wide range of leadership challenges produced by new technology. Today’s leaders faces challenges includind false news which seem connected to conspiracy theories.An example this week followed a murderous attack on children In a dance class in Southport Merseyside in England.The suspect was arrested, but whose name was concealed because the person was below the age of 18.Social media accelerated the false news that the attack was carried out by an illegal immigrant. The false news also gave a false name implying the killer was of Muslim extraction.The day following the attack a vigil was being held close to the scene of the crime. Simultaneously, messages on the web invited supporters against Muslim terrorism to gather in protest at a mosque near to The dance studio.Protest turned ugly and became a riot in which Police were injured, And a vehicle burned down.Stay up-to-date with all of Tudor's podcasts, blogs and current affairs commentary by signing up to our newsletter! Email [email protected] to sign up!Follow Tudor on Twitter @TudortweetFollow Tudor's blogs:everydaycreativity.ukleaderswedeserve.wordpress.com