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| Mikaeel Kular: Police investigating 'offensive' tweet | Mikaeel Kular: Police investigating 'offensive' tweet |
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| Police are investigating an “offensive” tweet posted in relation to the disappearance of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular. | Police are investigating an “offensive” tweet posted in relation to the disappearance of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular. |
| A Police Scotland spokesman said the remark originated from the | |
| Greater Manchester area and they are working with local police to | |
| find the person responsible. | |
| He added: “Any reports of racist, offensive or abusive comments | |
| made online will be thoroughly investigated and those responsible | |
| will be brought to justice. | |
| “If you commit an offence, we will investigate it and you will | |
| be prosecuted.” | |
| The tweet was brought to police attention by an Edinburgh | |
| resident and anyone can report offensive online material by calling | |
| 101. | |
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