A man in Northern Ireland is suing Facebook after his 12-year-old daughter posted "sexually explicit" photographs of herself on the social networking site.

The girl's father claims the photos have put her at risk of being abused.

Members of Facebook are supposed to be over the age of 13, but the man claims the company is unable to uphold this policy as it does not check members' ages.

A writ lodged at Belfast High Court alleges that the company is "guilty of negligence".

The child, who cannot be named as she is a minor, also posted details about her school and where she lived.

