I regret taking my son to a riot following Southport attack, says stepmother
Summary
Amy Hodgkinson-Hedgecox expressed regret for taking her 11-year-old son to a riot following misinformation about a Southport attack. The riot occurred after false claims about the attacker circulated on social media, leading to widespread protests and arrests. Hodgkinson-Hedgecox was sentenced to jail for her involvement but now admits the actions were driven by misinformation and excitement.Key Facts
- Amy Hodgkinson-Hedgecox took her son to a riot after a Southport attack.
- The riot was fueled by false social media claims about the attacker.
- The riot led to over 1,800 arrests and 698 convictions.
- Hodgkinson-Hedgecox was sentenced to two years and three months in jail but is now released on license.
- She regrets attending the riot and describes feeling caught up in the moment.
- The protests were sparked by anger at false claims that the attacker was a Muslim asylum seeker.
- BBC Panorama spoke to participants in the riots; many were unwilling or afraid to speak.
- Hodgkinson-Hedgecox acknowledges her actions were wrong and influenced by misinformation.
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