Dead girl’s image used in Facebook dating ad

Facebook has apologised after a dating advert featuring the photo of a Canada teenager who died after months of bullying was posted on its site.

The company said it was a “gross violation” of its policies and it has been removed and the dating website, Ionechat.com, has been banned.

Rehtaeh Parsons died after she was taken off life support following a suicide attempt in April. Her family says the 17-year-old was bullied for months after an alleged sexual assault.