Rhiannon Whyte's mother says police 'toned down' statement after asylum seeker murdered hotel worker daughter

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Rhiannon Whyte's mother says police 'toned down' statement after asylum seeker murdered hotel worker daughter.

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The mother of Rhiannon Whyte, a hotel worker killed by an asylum seeker, has alleged that police encouraged her family to soften their public statements in the wake of the tragedy to avoid sparking anti-immigration unrest.

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Siobhan Whyte claims officers expressed concerns about preventing "another Southport" when informed that her 27-year-old daughter Rhiannon's life support would be switched off.Ms Whyte said: "Did they tell us what to say?

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I was aggressive, they toned it down."Sudanese national Deng Majek, 28, attacked Rhiannon with a screwdriver at a train station in October 2024, stabbing her 23 times.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Majek received a 29-year prison sentence in January for the brutal attack on the young woman.Following the stabbing, the killer was seen dancing and consuming alcohol in the hours after carrying out the fatal assault.Ms Whyte has expressed gratitude for the support she received from police...

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