Prosecutors have warned Twitter users to behave after a man was charged with murder of Karen Buckley.
The Crown Office and Prosecutor Fiscal Service tweeted that the case was now life under the Contempt of Court Act.
A man, 21-year-old Alexander Pacteau, made a brief appearance in a private hearing at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Friday.
He was charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
COPFS tweeted: "Please note Pacteau case is now live under Contempt of Court Act and nothing should be published that might prejudice case #KarenBuckley."
Please note Pacteau case is now live under Contempt of Court Act and nothing should be published that might prejudice case #KarenBuckley
— COPFS (@COPFS) April 17, 2015
Twitter users have already been urged by lawyers not to speculate on the guilt or innocence of people facing live proceedings.
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