A 19-year-old man has been arrested over an offensive tweet about a crash involving a bin lorry in Glasgow yesterday- in which six people died.
The offensive tweet was reported at around 9pm yesterday and has since been deleted.
We can confirm police are carrying out enquiries into reports of an offensive message posted on Twitter in relation to Glasgow collision.
— Northumbria Police (@northumbriapol) December 22, 2014
Northumbria Police have said a man from Sunderland turned himself into police and was arrested on suspicion of making a malicious communication.
Scotland police have tweeted to say offensive comments in relation to yesterday's crash would be investigated.
Please be aware that we will continue to monitor comments on social media & any offensive comments will be investigated #georgesquare
— Police Scotland (@policescotland) December 23, 2014
The man has been released on bail pending further inquiries into the incident.
Among the fatalities were a couple in their 60s and their teenage granddaughter.
A further ten people, including the driver of the lorry, were injured in the incident. Nine of those were admitted to hospital.
The bodies of the victims were removed from the scene overnight in a fleet of private ambulances.
A ceremony of remembrance was held earlier today in Glasgow.
Reverend Alastair Duncan led prayers for those who lost their lives:
The Lord Provost signs book of condolence at City Chambers. Available to sign until 7pm Tue and 5pm Wed #GeorgeSquare pic.twitter.com/qAcgFw8pv9
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) December 23, 2014
Earlier today Scotland's First Minister visited the scene of the crash- where hundreds of floral tributes have been placed.
Nicola Sturgeon has said Glasgow is a "broken hearted" but resilient city after yesterday's crash.
She said the crash is another sad day for Glasgow and Scotland."
Flags on public buildings in Georges Square in the city centre are flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for those who lost their lives and the city's Christmas lights have been switched off.
It is understood they will be switched on again tomorrow.
We're now switching off Christmas lights in #GeorgeSquare as a mark of respect. Police are content with this.
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) December 22, 2014
