London’s top cop wants Americans extradited over online rumors that led to riots
London’s head of police threatened to extradite U.S. citizens and other foreign “keyboard warriors” who violate the U.K.’s restrictive speech laws while posting rumors that fueled the country’s recent riots.
London Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley issued his warning last week when he said social media users could be charged with incitement, racial hatred and potential terrorist offenses for spreading rumors that helped spark a wave of riots following a deadly July 29 knife attack.
“We will throw the full force of the law at people,” Commissioner Rowley told Sky News. “And whether you’re in this country committing crimes on the streets or committing crimes from further afield online, we will come aft …