Luiz 4,253 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/12/23/glasgow-crash-tweet_n_6371428.html Police have arrested a 19-year-old man over an "offensive" tweet about the Glasgow bin lorry crash that has killed six people. The tweet, which has since been deleted along with the account that posted it, joked about the tragedy, in which the driver lost control of the vehicle and drove on the pavement, hitting Christmas shoppers "like pinballs". The tweet said: "So a bin lorry has apparently driven in 100 people in Glasgow eh, probably the most trash it's picked up in one day". The arrested man, believed to be Ross Loraine, from Sunderland, handed himself in to Northumbria Police. The force said he was arrested on suspicion of making a malicious communication and had been bailed while they investigated. Speaking before the arrest was announced, Steve Kuncewisz, a solicitor specialising in media law, said the tweet could constitute an offence under The Communications Act. He added some of the responses to the tweet - including insults and threats - could also be an offence under the same act. He said: "The wisdom of the crowd is not always present in situations like this. And the wisdom of the this one guy seems to have deserted him. But whether or this would justify an arrest of prosecution, I'm not so sure." I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaeUrAnus 16,111 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I live in Sunderland too. He has been all over the news up in the North East. Absolutely disgusting human being. His address has been posted online the lot. In my messy era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz 4,253 Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 i like the old friends of voltaire quote "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" but i'm a brainwashed freedom of speech loving american so w/e I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Envi 765 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 deserved. ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ ♫ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
garnite 8 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 absolutely does not warrant an arrest. i fail to see why it's a good idea to criminalise being an asshole, in breach of freedom of speech. i could be convinced that there should be some exceptions to total freedom of speech but not obvious attempts at humour no matter how upsetting they may be to some. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauser 1,262 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Absolutely ridiculous to be arresting somebody for tweeting, what kind of North Korea tease Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 533 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 It would be Sunderland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,023 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 What kind of mess. At least he surrendered himself. So I guess he knew he was being horrible. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdreams 1,529 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 I live near there Vile man Haters gonna need more than a flashlight for my shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaeUrAnus 16,111 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 It would be Sunderland. How rude. I am sure your city has disgusting people. In my messy era. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 533 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 How rude. I am sure your city has disgusting people. Probs lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SychosSoChic 9,995 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 absolutely does not warrant an arrest. i fail to see why it's a good idea to criminalise being an asshole, in breach of freedom of speech. i could be convinced that there should be some exceptions to total freedom of speech but not obvious attempts at humour no matter how upsetting they may be to some. Life ain't Hollywood for any one of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miker 5,683 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Being offensive happens all the time, but there needs to be discretion on what constitutes a reason for an arrest. Tweeting is far less offensive than physical events....... Mars..........or bust! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer 10,980 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Arrested for that? What the ****! :wtf: 💚💛💕❣⭕💢💢 | ⓜⓔⓡⓡⓨ ©ⓗⓡⓘⓢⓣⓜⓐⓢ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer 10,980 Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 absolutely does not warrant an arrest. i fail to see why it's a good idea to criminalise being an asshole, in breach of freedom of speech. i could be convinced that there should be some exceptions to total freedom of speech but not obvious attempts at humour no matter how upsetting they may be to some.!!! 💚💛💕❣⭕💢💢 | ⓜⓔⓡⓡⓨ ©ⓗⓡⓘⓢⓣⓜⓐⓢ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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