The RNLI is reviewing its security after volunteers were targeted online following a rescue involving people crossing the Channel on Sunday.
The organisation assisted in the rescue of people making the Channel crossing, after which volunteers became the focus of online targeting. The supplied information does not specify the number of people rescued, where the operation took place, or how many volunteers were affected.
Details about the nature of the online targeting have not been set out. It is also not clear whether any reports have been made to police or whether any specific security measures have already been introduced.
The review follows concern for volunteers after their involvement in the Channel rescue. The latest known position is that the RNLI is examining security after the online targeting linked to Sunday’s operation.
