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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Holly Evans

RNLI increases security measures after abuse from far-right protesters

RNLI
  • The RNLI has advised volunteers and staff to consider not wearing branded clothing in public areas following online and physical abuse from far-right protesters .
  • The abuse, which included doxxing and accusations of treason, escalated after crew members rescued around 120 migrants off the Channel coast over the weekend.
  • RNLI chief executive Peter Sparkes condemned the threats against crew members and their families as wholly unacceptable, warning against deliberate misinformation.
  • Culture and digital secretary Lisa Nandy voiced personal concern over the doxxing of rescuers, confirming initial talks with social media companies to tackle the issue.
  • The charity has enhanced security at its locations and urged volunteers to prioritise their safety and report threats to the police.

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RNLI warns volunteers not to wear branded clothes on some occasions after far-right threats

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