Who is Marina Joyce? Why do fans think the fashion blogger was kidnapped by ISIS?
WHY were there reports that fashion blogger Marina Joyce was kidnapped by Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists?
Marina Joyce
Who is Marina Joyce?
Miss Joyce, 19, is a fashion blogger who has a big presence on social media with more than 280,000 Twitter followers.
The young star runs a popular YouTube channel where she mainly uploads videos about fashion and beauty.
Why do fans think Marina Joyce was kidnapped?
The blogger sparked panic online after she posted invitation to an early morning party in Bethnal Green in east London.
Miss Joyce last night tweeted: "Meet me at Bethnal Green at 6:30am if you would like to party with me. Bring a friend so you don't get lost."
Some social media users feared it was a ruse to attack them because it came just days after the Munich shooting.
if you want to PARTTEEEYY with me? ;) <3
— Marina Rose Joyce (@MarinaJoyce7) July 26, 2016
tweet me now if you wanna party with me :D ill put details out for where to meet soon for the day
Meet me Bethnal Green at 6:30am if you would like to join partying with me at that event ^-^ bring a friend so you dont get lost
— Marina Rose Joyce (@MarinaJoyce7) July 26, 2016
Chilling 'help me' message by fashion blogger Marina Joyce
Munich gunman Ali Sonboly posed as a schoolgirl on Facebook to lure his victims to a McDonald’s before the killing spree on Friday.
One tweeted: "Few days ago, Munich attacks [sic], teens were lured to McDonald's via Facebook. Just a warning. Stay vigilant!"
The hashtag #SaveMariaJoyce soon started trending on Twitter in both Britain and America.
Some viewers claimed they could hear Miss Joyce whispering “help me” in a recent video called ‘Date Outfit Ideas’.
Marina Joyce sparks concern with hidden message
I love you'd pic.twitter.com/SybB0Rde0v
— Marina Rose Joyce (@MarinaJoyce7) July 27, 2016
#savemarinajoyce
— Marina Rose Joyce (@MarinaJoyce7) July 27, 2016
Im TOTALLY fine guys, i am feeling very good today and its actually so heartwarming to see so many people care about me
Is Marina Joyce safe?
Miss Joyce has spoken out to confirm that she is safe and was not kidnapped by ISIS.
A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "Officers have visited Marina Joyce. She is safe and well."
Officers have visited YouTube user Marina Joyce. She is safe and well. #ETeam #savemarinajoyce
— Enfield MPS (@MPSEnfield) July 27, 2016