Mikaeel Kular: Offensive tweet probed by police

The remark was made via social networking site Twitter by someone in the Greater Manchester area.

It was brought to Police Scotland’s attention by a resident in Edinburgh, where a hunt was launched for missing three-year-old Mikaeel on Thursday.

A police spokesman said: “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.”