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Facebook invitation for a bloody birthday


It was supposed to be an unforgettable birthday. For sure this day will remain in the memory of Melanie Zwama (16 years old), the jubilate, and the whole Dutch town of Haren.
By creating a Fecebook event, Melanie invited her friends for a birthday party. Unfortunately, she made the event open, not private. As a result, the invitation was received by some 30,000 people, i.e. all the Facebook friends of Melanie’s friends. Reports said up to 6,000 people showed up at the party. Interesting is the fact that the town is populated only by 18,000!
Disturbances broke out. As many as six people had been hurt (three of whom seriously), shops vandalized, street signs damaged and a car set on fire by the time riot police arrived. There were at least 20 arrests.


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