‘I did not make those comments’ – councillor brands Facebook post malicious and fake

Cllr Derek Bullock said he was ‘subject to a malicious and fake social media post’ on a BBC Facebook page regarding the Manchester Arena bombing.

The post, which has been shared, contained offensive racist language.

The Bolton Conservative Group branded the Facebook post as fake last week when it first appeared on social media.

Cllr Bullock, who represents the Hulton Ward, said in a statement today: “Last week, w/e 9/4/23 I…