The Hampstead Paedophile Hoax: What happened and was anyone ever prosecuted?

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The shocking story of how several parents and teachers at a Hampstead school were accused of being part of a Satanic paedophile ring sounds like the plot of a TV programme.

Sadly, the accusations and allegations really were levelled at members of a North London community starting in 2014. The stories were found to be baseless but the conspiracy theory caught fire online leading to death threats, harassment, and abuse.

Tonight (Monday) a Channel 4 documentary, Accused, will seek to unpick what happened. The mothers at the heart of this chilling story will be seen speaking for the first time in this feature-length documentary, which blends real archive footage and interviews with lip-sync drama.

Featuring interviews with conspiracy theorists, the film explores the real-world impact of an outrageous online rumour mill, exploring the importance of truth and the cost of lies. READ MORE: ITV Dancing on Ice fans say 'someone please' over Holly Willoughby distraction Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Read on for more on what the Hampstead Paedophile Hoax is and whether anyone was ever prosecuted. What is the Hampstead Paedophile Hoax? The story begins when videos were released online of two children, accusing parents of their friends, and teachers, of leading a paedophilic satanic cult.