Rochdale-born TikToker investigated by Scottish police over Meta smart glasses videos
A Rochdale-born TikTok creator known online as 'E Dobbin' is being investigated by Scottish police after complaints relating to videos recorded using Meta smart glasses.
Scott Margerison, a Rochdale native who publishes content online under the alias 'E Dobbin', is being investigated by Scottish police following complaints about videos allegedly recorded using Meta smart glasses during a trip around Scotland.
According to the Daily Record, officers are reviewing footage to determine whether any criminal offences have been committed. The reported videos include members of the public, retail staff and CalMac employees being recorded, along with confrontational interactions and footage from the bridge of the CalMac ferry Loch Seaforth. CalMac subsequently suspended public bridge visits.
Previous controversies
The Scotland investigation is not the first controversy surrounding Margerison's online activity. He previously attracted significant public criticism after uploading footage filmed inside JD Gym in which viewers alleged he made racist and sexually explicit remarks while recording members of the public. Reports at the time indicated he was subsequently banned from the gym.
Online content
Across multiple TikTok accounts, some of which are no longer available, Margerison has published videos promoting numerous conspiracy theories and alternative historical claims. These include the Tartaria conspiracy theory, claims that the Apollo Moon landings were faked, the so-called Kalergi Plan conspiracy theory, and claims that mountains are the fossilised remains of enormous petrified creatures.
The Kalergi Plan conspiracy theory has been widely rejected by historians and researchers and is commonly associated with antisemitic conspiracy narratives.
Many of Margerison's videos challenge established historical, archaeological and scientific consensus and have generated substantial debate and criticism online.
Police investigation
Scottish police have confirmed officers received complaints and are reviewing the available material to establish whether any criminal offences have been committed.
At the time of publication no criminal charges have been announced. An investigation does not imply criminal guilt.
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