The Guardian view on Henry Nowak’s murder: big tech and the far right are allied in an outrage arms race | Editorial
Anger and distress at the treatment of the stabbed teenager is widely shared. But the online amplification of myths and grievances must be tackled
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The article discusses the tragic murder of teenager Henry Nowak, who was stabbed and then mistakenly handcuffed by police in his final moments, sparking widespread outrage. It warns that big tech and far-right figures are exploiting this tragedy by amplifying false myths about "two-tier policing" to fuel racial and religious antagonism, contrary to the family's wish for a renewed focus on reducing knife crime.