POLICE have arrested two people on suspicion of racially aggravated harassment with intent to cause fear and violence involving a misleading Snapchat post encouraging a protest outside a Cheshire hotel.
On Sunday 4 August officers received several reports from concerned members of the public in relation to a Snapchat post encouraging members of the public to attend a protest at a hotel in Cheshire.
Police have not identified the hotel involved. The post contained misleading information stating that the hotel was home to a number of asylum seekers. Thankfully, the post did not result in any disorder.
Following the reports an investigation was launched by Cheshire police which resulted in the arrest of a 32-year-old man and 34-year-old woman from Chester, on Monday 5 August.
The pair have since been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
Chief Superintendent Jonathan Betts said:“Firstly I would like to thank the local community for all their support during this investigation.
“As these arrests demonstrate, inciting violence online is will not be tolerated in Cheshire and we will take robust action against all those involved in such activity.
“These messages have been posted in order to cause hate and disorder in our communities. Anyone who is found to be encouraging such offences, be that online or in person, will be dealt with.”
