Belfast stabbing victim’s family under 'distress' over false blindness claims
The family of a stabbing victim in North Belfast is facing distress due to the spread of misinformation regarding the severity of his injuries. Local politicians have urged the public to stop sharing false claims as the legal case against the suspect proceeds.
Why it matters
This highlights the real-world harm caused by online misinformation during periods of civil unrest.
AN MLA HAS said that the family of Stephen Ogilvie, the man who was seriously injured in a stabbing in North Belfast last Monday, are under ‘distress’ over false claims about the extent of his injuries.
The report focuses on the family's request for privacy and the correction of factual errors regarding the victim's health.
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