A man has been charged in connection with the circulation of an image on social media that made reference to George Floyd, the African American man who died in police custody in the US.
Police Scotland said the 26-year-old man from Fife will appear at Dundee Sheriff Court and enquiries are continuing.
Mr Floyd, 46, died in police custody after a white officer held him down by pressing a knee into his neck in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 25, sparking protests across the US and internationally.
Black Lives Matter rallies are set to take place in Edinburgh and Glasgow this weekend.
Police Scotland said in a statement: “We can confirm that a 26-year-old man has been charged with communications offences following the circulation of an image on social media that made reference to the death of George Floyd.
“The man is due to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court and enquiries are continuing.”
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