Once Again

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Telecom said engineers, Radio 1 news beat, They are threatened and harassed by people who believe They are working on 5G, which was wrong coronavirus and it is linked to.

statements on each link has been branded by scientists.

But The Union and the trade body representing thousands of workers in Britain say They have around reported 120 cases of misuse of it.

The reports of the dangers of extreme violence have taken.

"We have had cases where people have been threatened, stabbed, threatened with physical violence and, in some cases, even a death threat," says Andy Kerr , Deputy General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU).

CWU represents nearly 40,000 Telecom technician.

Andy says, most of them are not even working on 5G - you are the maintenance of The Network and play a "decisive role".

"people are stuck At Home - whether you want to see how your box set of Peaky Blinders or someone is isolated, and you want to stay In Touch with the family.

"The only way to do That is the Telecom network. More importantly, these are the engineers, the maintenance of The Network , it gives him all the health and emergency services. "

Damaged wiring and appliances after a fire in a telephone mast in Huddersfield

The National Crime Agency confirmed it was a mast, a series of recent arson attacks and cases of Criminal Damage to telecommunications.

Newsbeat's spoken to three engineers who after only his first name and asked to be used because They fear for their safety.

Mike, 28, from North Yorkshire .

Mike was an engineer for nine years.

"the incidents range from people, the mutual insults, the video recordings, ask us why we just do the death towers, why We Are going to roast all.

"We have objects to the head engineers thrown in. Threats to say, you come back with groups of guys and stab you. We had people threaten to shoot us if we leave.

It allows you to "be more vigilant" to make during the work because of the abuse and harassment of engineers started.

"There is a lot of uncertainty, We need a bit more of a watchful eye on what is going on and who's about. "

Jake, 24, from Birmingham

"Everyone I have spoken to says That you' re problems.

"I and my team of people have been screaming:" You're killing everyone to stop by in the 5G. 'This makes us feel uncomfortable. Ask us how We Are key people, and why we do what we do.

"It is this worry, Every Day is if you Get In The Van , That something could happen - But you just have to get on with it and keep everyone safe in the Meantime . "

West Midlands police, said the crime "will be taken extremely seriously, because The Risk to The Public They represent".

Sam, 26, from Plymouth

Sam lives with his wife and two daughters, and the Installation of temporary locations throughout the UK for The Nightingale , is currently in hospitals.

"A member of The Public decided to key my truck because he thought I was working on 5G.

"I have Small Changes to The Way I work. We remove the signage from our vehicles, and We Are in a non-branded company uniform.

"I know of other engineers on sites That have been devastated - and have it fire to the masts and huts were smashed.

"My Family is affected. My Wife is At Home , she nags me Every Day when I leave The House , to stay in contact and make sure I'm ok.

"I love my job, and We Are to help, so That everyone, including The Emergency services, could not in connection to this crucial point in time, so I feel more appreciated as an engineer. "

It is worth saying, Once Again , the scientists insist there is no connection between the high-speed-network-and Covid-19.

Olga Robinson is The Bbc 's specialist in coronavirus and 5G Conspiracy Theories .

"the scientists say 5G and the coronavirus are completely different Things - as different as chalk and Cheese , so That you does not have The Virus by using the 5G can get.

"They also say That 5G will not affect your immune system and make you more vulnerable, because the radio uses waves, not strong enough to damage cells, the body or immune system. "

Why not make the people believe, if it is true?

"I think what makes this conspiracy theory more credible is That we do not know a lot about the coronavirus," says Olga.

she says the theories also rely on "so-called experts and scientific Termini, so it looks very demanding".

And Olga has a few simple tips on how you can check what you read is true.

"First of all, stop and don't think to Share right now," says Olga.

"Then check The Source for this claim. Who is the person, the group, the have you seen to make you say That ?"

In other words, do not think That the message in your WhatsApp group call from a friend of a friend, have sent an E-Mail from someone got an email from a doctor.

"read the claims carefully, and examine each single one of them, because it makes so many half-truths the rounds on Social Media .

"And if you are still unsure, after you Share all of your googling and checks only - it is as simple as That . "

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Source of news: bbc.com