James Bulger 'ghost' tweets investigated by police Published duration 21 May 2014 Related Topics Murder of James Bulger

image copyright PA image caption James Bulger was murdered in 1993

Tweets sent by a Twitter user purporting to be the "ghost" of murdered toddler James Bulger are being investigated by Merseyside Police.

The force confirmed "potentially offensive tweets" were brought to its attention on Tuesday, with inquiries now being carried out.

Two-year-old James was killed by Jon Venables and Robert Thompson in 1993.

Denise Fergus, James Bulger's mother, asked for the "vile person" to be reported on her Twitter account.