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Vampire rumor brings detention

A 21-year-old Guangzhou resident surnamed Zhang was accused of creating a panic among netizens by posting a rumor that a female vampire had bitten people in the city. He was detained for 10 days by the police. Zhang confessed to posting pictures and video on Sept 4, the police said. The police attempted to dispel the rumor, saying the material came from a science fiction movie. Zhang said he posted the images for fun.