Birmingham New Year's Eve crowd misled by social media hoaxes about fireworks display.

Thousands of people in Birmingham gathered in Centenary Square on New Year's Eve, misled by social media hoaxes about a fireworks display. West Midlands Police had to inform the crowd that no official event was planned, causing disappointment. Despite the false information, police maintained order and assured the public of a strong presence to ensure safety at various city celebrations.

December 31, 2024
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