Key facts
- Eleanor Williams was jailed for 8.5 years.
- Williams was found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
- She fabricated a grooming scandal.
- Williams posted images of self-inflicted injuries online.
- She falsely accused an Asian gang.
- Her actions led to a spike in hate crimes in her hometown.
Eleanor Williams, a 23-year-old woman, has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison. She was found guilty of perverting the course of justice after fabricating a grooming scandal. Williams posted images of self-inflicted injuries online and falsely accused an Asian gang of the abuse. This false narrative resulted in a notable spike in hate crimes within her hometown. The court found her guilty of the serious offense of perverting the course of justice.