This is a bizarre story. Apparently – allegedly – or perhaps we should say, ‘as far as the internet is concerned’ thousands of insects have been released en masse with the intention of disrupting the LGB Alliance Conference.

Footage has emerged of cockroaches, crickets, and mealworms on the loose, harmlessly crawling over seats and broken containers at the event.

LGB Alliance’s conference is named, ‘Our Lives! Our Future!’ and was set up to promote: ‘Lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals living free from discrimination or disadvantage based on their sexual orientation.