Tabloid Watch: what it looks like when the Sun takes on a local newspaper
When the Hull Daily Mail reported “fantastic photos of Humberside Police officers having fun at Hull Fair”, the story was upbeat:
Whilst working effortlessly to ensure the safety of the tens of thousands of people who visit the annual event, police officers and PCSOs have managed to find a few moments to enjoy some fair favourites.
A copper was quoted:
“Hull Fair is one of those rare opportunities where it is a fantastic to be a police officer because the people are actually pleased to see you.”
When the Sun spotted the story, its readers were told of a “POLICE FARCE”. And, yep, it was an “exclusive:
People noticed:
Sorry Sun but we think Humberside Police earned a five minute break at Hull Fair https://t.co/EhZz1s187E
— Hull Daily Mail (@hulldailymail) October 17, 2017
Police on dodgems? We're backing @Humberbeat #buzzoffsun https://t.co/HySMvYDvwx
— Grimsby Telegraph (@GrimsbyTel) October 17, 2017
Never mind what The Sun says, these pics from @InspSSnowden show that @Humberbeat weren't the only ones having fun at #HullFair! pic.twitter.com/IbUtPJ7xJc
— BBC Radio Humberside (@RadioHumberside) October 17, 2017
TODAY'S FRONT PAGE: Tries to whip up hatred against Humberside Police. Local people and media having none of it. Shameful from @dwilknews pic.twitter.com/jDDINEpozi
— The Sun Apologies (@SunApology) October 17, 2017
Posted: 18th, October 2017 | In: Key Posts, News, Tabloids Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
