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News of an approaching revolutionary force was false
In June 1817, an armed rising took place around Pentrich in England. A report that a revolutionary force was coming from the north helped prompt action. The story had been fabricated by William Oliver, a paid government informer. The marching group later encountered soldiers and scattered.
The report of support came from someone working for the government.
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