The local press appears to have settled on a convenient narrative: echoing the police statement while overlooking the defence’s account. On social media, the decision to restrict comments raises further questions. When only one side of a story is amplified and public discussion is curtailed, where does reporting end and editorial bias begin?

The 22nd of October 2026 was a milestone date in the ongoing case against members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light accused of serious offences including sexual assault, human trafficking and modern day slavery. The details are incredibly revealing.