Social media users are being urged not to become embroiled in online hearsay before knowing the facts.
It follows an incident this week where the Mann Cat Sanctuary posted allegations that police had dished out an ASBO to an old age pensioner in St Johns.
Accusations were also levelled at German Parish Commissioners - despite being strenuously denied by both parties the post went viral.
Inspector Cathryn Bradley says police want people to think carefully before posting:
She says situations like this can go too far when damaging accusations are made:
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