Bexley Borough Council Denies Issuing Security Advisory to South East London Residents
Metropolitan Police Launch Investigation Into Fraudulent Council-Branded Letters
Social Media User Retracts Viral Video and Issues Apology Following Official Clarification.
Bexley Borough Council and the Metropolitan Police have debunked a viral letter claiming that authorities in South East London advised parents to keep their daughters indoors due to the presence of refugees. Official statements confirmed that the document, which circulated widely on social media bearing the council’s logo, is completely fake and was never issued by local authorities.
The controversy gained traction in late August after a video showed a woman reading the letter and claiming she had verified its authenticity directly with the council. However, Metropolitan Police initiated an investigation into the matter, stating that the letter falsely impersonated official local government correspondence. Authorities added that they are actively working with the local community to counter the spread of dangerous misinformation.
Following the clarification from law enforcement and council officials, the woman who posted the original video publicly acknowledged that the letter was fraudulent and apologized for causing unnecessary panic. Fact-checkers confirmed that the claim is entirely false, with both the Metropolitan Police and Bexley Borough Council confirming no such advisory was ever issued.
