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DW
5 days ago
- DW
Fact check: Misinformation fuels anti-migrant riots in Spain – DW – 07/18/2025
The assault of an elderly man in the town of Torre Pacheco sparked outrage and racist riots for several nights. False claims and misleading videos spread online soon after — and exacerbated the tensions. Several days of unrest in the town of Torre Pacheco, near Murcia, have highlighted rising tensions over migration in Spain. Sixty-eight-year-old pensioner Domingo Tomas Martinez had said he was beaten up by migrants on July 9. The motive of the attack was not immediately clear. But it was followed by several nights of riots and violent protests . Far-right groups posted xenophobic messages on social media, calling for people to "hunt down"migrants. This further escalated tensions. Torre Pacheco is a coastal Spanish town of nearly 40,000 people, and a third of its populationconsists of migrants, according to local government data. Police claim that by now peace has been largely restored in the city after the attack. But this is another example of how misinformation can ignite emotions. A video showing an elderly man being assaulted by unidentified persons heightened tensions. The video was widely shared on different social media platforms, it appeared for instance on Facebookand X. Claim: This X postwith the video, from July 10, states: "A video has been leaked of a brutal attack on an elderly man by North Africans in Torre-Pacheco, Murcia." The post comes from a user with a gold checkmark on their X account, indicating that the account belongs to an official organization through verified organizations. Other accounts also shared the video claiming it showed the attack on Martinez. DW Fact Check: False The video is not from Torre Pacheco. It is related to an incident that took place nearly two months ago and was filmed in the city of Almeria, more than 200 kilometers away. The person seen in the video is Jose Moya. After the video went viral in July, Moya posted his statementon Instagram clarifying that the person seen in the viral video is, in fact, him. Local media outlets interviewedhim after the viral video sparked social media outrage against migrants. Moya also showed the T-shirt and trousers on Instagram that he wore on the day of the attack. Calling for justice, he said, "The one in the video is me. I'm having a hard time making this video because I'm so nervous. But they are getting confused. And what I want to say is that I ask for justice for everything they have done to me and for the old man. The old man is a man from Murcia, and I am from Almeria. I was the one who was beaten." He explained that two people attacked him while more were present. He said they asked him for tobacco, and when he replied that he didn't have any, "They got into a fight with me (…). They cut my head open, broke three ribs, and left me there unconscious." He claimed the attackers were Spanish, and not migrants. DW Fact Check could confirm the scene in the video was filmed in Almeria, as claimed by Jose Moya in his Instagram post. He also showed a picture of the location taken after the incident, which is included in his video statement. We geo-located it near the Centro Periferico de Especialidades (Bola Azul) hospital. The footage matches details such as a row of trees, graffiti, and similar ground. Domingo Tomas Martinez, the man beaten up in Torre Pacheco, has also confirmed that he is not in the video that went viral. He spoke to severalmedia outletsfollowing the incident, where he appeared with red eyes and other marks of assault. Similar misleading posts emerged following the case in Murcia, many targeting migrants and Muslims. Here are two examples: Claim: This poston X claims that Torre Pacheco's local police were attacked by migrants and that the Civil Guard did not intervene: "The Torre Pacheco Local Police, overwhelmed by the mob of broccoli-haired people." DW Fact Check: False This incident took place in Torrevieja, about 40 kilometers from Torre Pacheco. Police officers were attacked by several individuals of migrant background there, reported multiple local media outlets. DW verified and identified the locationof the video. Claim: Another postclaimed a "ham protest" was organized to respond to the Torre Pacheco incident. The caption reads, "Torre Pacheco wakes up early. The residents are organizing for the final counter attack." DW fact check: False This video is unrelated. It was first postedin November 2024 on X by a user saying it was an attempt to set a world record for the largest plate of ham. The video was filmed in Huelva and has been viewed more than 2.4 million times since then. Misinformation isn't just a harmless mistake: It can spark violence, fuel hatred, and put lives at risk, as seen in Torre Pacheco: False claims on social media led to further escalations and deep divisions in the community. Before sharing a post, pause and verify the facts. A single misleading video can ignite real world chaos. Check sources, consult fact-checks, and think critically. Stopping the spread of misinformation starts with each one of us. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Yahoo
NFC Championship violence: Officer assaults, stabbing, shootings, vandalism reported by police
The Brief Philadelphia police release a "Major Incidents" report after the NFC Championship. Several celebrations escalated into violence, including a stabbing, two shootings and a pedestrian crash. Citations were issued to 31 people, while three more were arrested. PHILADELPHIA - Chaos erupted in parts of the city Sunday night as Eagles fans took to the streets to celebrate an NFC Championship title, ending in three arrests and several "major incidents." By the numbers While hundreds of fans partied in peace, police say several celebrations took a turn, resulting in one stabbing, two shootings, one act of vandalism and a vehicle striking several pedestrians. In total, 30 adults and one juvenile were cited for Disorderly Conduct or Failure to Disperse, and three adults were charged: Tramayne Davis-Blockson, 34, was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault, Possession of an Instrument of Crime, and Recklessly Endangering Another Person in connection to a stabbing. Jose Moya, 32, and Eugene Dennis, 44, were both charged with aggravated assault in connection to the assault of a police officer. Timeline A report released by Philadelphia police reveals that the incidents began Sunday evening, and carried into early Monday morning: At 4:40 p.m. a police officer was assaulted at 1100 Pattison Avenue At 6:20 p.m. a second officer was attacked while working the NFC Championship detail at 700 Pattison Avenue At 7:45 p.m. a 25-year-old man was stabbed in the leg after a verbal altercation At 9:12 p.m. gunshots were fired near the 1800 block of Sansom Street At 9:31 p.m. a 26-year-old woman was taken into custody after striking eight pedestrians on the 1400 block of Spring Garden Street At 10 p.m. an officer was struck in the head with a water bottle while dispersing a crowd on the 100 block of South Broad Street At 11:21 p.m. a 39-year-old man suffered graze wounds to his chest and stomach after gunfire was heard coming from a crowd on Broad Street near Spring Garden Street At 4:11 a.m. the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office was vandalized with a shattered front glass door and two cracked glass windows What's next Police say several investigations are currently underway, including a video circulating online that appears to show a man shooting into the air at Frankford and Cottman avenues. The Source Information from this article was provided by the Philadelphia Police Department.
