Language used by two men in comments posted on the social media outlet, Twitter, about the disappearance of three year old Mikaeel Kular has led to their arrest.
Police arrested both men today after they committed offences of a racist nature.
The men, who are aged 19 and 26, have been arrested, questioned and released on bail.
The remarks on Twitter were brought to the attention of Police Scotland by members of the public in Edinburgh.
Officers from Police Scotland liaised with colleagues from Hampshire Constabulary and Derbyshire Constabulary to identify the individuals responsible.
Chief Supt Mark Williams, Police Scotland Edinburgh Divisional Commander, 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.”
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
