Police investigating fake report about Petr Pavel's alleged death

Police are investigating a fake report about presidential candidate Petr Pavel’s alleged death which circulated on social media early on Friday morning. The news appeared on a fake account citing Mr. Pavel’s "spokesperson". General Pavel assured voters that he is alive and well, saying campaigning had hit a new low. His rival for the top post Andrej Babiš also condemned the fake report, saying he hoped the police would find the culprit.