Andrew McIntyre incited violence online after tragic stabbings, leading to chaos in Southport and beyond
Southport: So, there’s this guy named Andrew McIntyre who really stirred the pot online. He was running a Telegram channel called “Southport Wake Up” right after some tragic stabbings of three young girls last summer. Instead of spreading compassion, he posted some pretty nasty stuff that got people riled up.
He even called for violence and encouraged his followers to take action, saying things like “Well done last night lads” after a riot broke out. It’s wild how he thought it was okay to incite chaos in his community.
The court found out that he set up this channel almost immediately after the stabbings, sharing all sorts of false rumors about the attacker. It was like he was trying to fuel the fire instead of helping heal the community.
McIntyre was all over social media, posting threats and rallying people to show up for protests that turned violent. He even had the audacity to post about “mass deportations” and called for people to “rise up.” It’s just shocking how he thought he could get away with that.
When the police caught up with him, they found a knife in his car and some pretty disturbing materials at his home. He was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison, which honestly seems like a light sentence for the chaos he caused.
The judge made it clear that his actions were driven by racial hatred and that he played a big role in the violence that erupted across the country. It’s a sad reminder of how misinformation can lead to real-world consequences, and how one person’s words can incite so much harm.
Detective Inspector Paula Jones said it best: the impact of McIntyre’s actions on the community was huge, especially for those still grieving the loss of the young girls. It’s a tough situation, and hopefully, he’ll have time to reflect on the damage he caused while he’s behind bars.
