Police arrest man after 'offensive' Mikaeel Kular tweets

Derbyshire Police said they had assisted colleagues at Police Scotland by arresting a man on suspicion of publishing offensive tweets in relation to the disappearance of toddler Mikaeel Kular.

A spokesman said: “Officers arrested the 26-year-old Heanor man this morning on suspicion of committing a racially aggravated public order offence.

“Members of the public in Edinburgh had complained about the content of some Twitter messages linked to the disappearance of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular.

“The man was questioned and released on police bail while the Crown Prosecution Service considers the case.”

"Derbyshire Constabulary can confirm that officers from the force have assisted Police Scotland by arresting a man who is suspected of sending offensive tweets," Derbyshire Police stated.

"Officers arrested the 26-year-old Heanor man this morning on suspicion of committing a racially aggravated public order offence.

"Members of the public in Edinburgh had complained about the content of some Twitter messages linked to the disappearance of three-year-old Mikaeel Kular.

"The man was questioned and released on police bail while the Crown Prosecution Service considers the case."

Earlier today, a 33-year-old woman, widely reported to be the child's mother,

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