The couple were left fearing for their lives
A Dumbarton couple have been left traumatised and fearing for their lives after 300 vigilantes targeted their home when false information from paedophile hunters circulated on social media.
David and his partner Shona, 35, hid inside their home while the mob launched fireworks and bricks at their windows. The incident spiralled into chaos after locals then decided to attack riot cops and smashed up patrol vehicles.She said: "We were terrified, absolutely terrified. People were outside chanting 'dirty beast' and the crowd just got bigger, bigger and bigger.
Riot cops then formed a barricade to protect the pair from missiles launched at them by the crowd as they ran to safety. The couple have since been moved to an undisclosed location, with their home in Dumbarton currently being boarded up.She continued: "Before this happened we were planning our wedding, but since this started I've been thinking more about planning our funerals."
She added: "If someone had phoned the police and asked if David was on the sex offenders register, they would have known the information was inaccurate.Ten people were arrested and charged with mobbing and rioting following the attack on David and Shona's home.Area Commander Chief Inspector Ryan McMurdo described the scenes at the riot as "unacceptable".
“As a police officer, I will always uphold the rights of those who wish to engage in a peaceful protest. However, when that behaviour descends into criminality, resulting in the scenes we witnessed last night, then I will act and ensure those responsible will face the consequences of their actions.”
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