A social media post made by a member of the public during the trial of former Rangers owner Craig Whyte is being investigated by police.

The probe has been launched after an online comment was made during proceedings at the High Court in Glasgow last week.

Whyte is on trial accused of one charge of fraud and one of breaching the Companies Act in connection with his May 2011 takeover at Ibrox. He denies the allegations.

Police said they were looking into the social media post.

A spokeswoman said: "We can confirm that Police Scotland are investigating the circumstances to establish any criminality."