Facebook removes controversial Bloke's Advice group after complaints

Complaints from campaigners led to removal of Facebook group which made light of violence against women

A Facebook group for men, which posted women's personal information and had posts making light of rape and domestic violence, has been removed after complaints from campaigners.

The invitation-only "Bloke's Advice" group had more than 200,000 members before it was shut down by Facebook. Screenshots from the group show members posting women's phone numbers and other contact details and encouraging others to send abuse or graphic pictures. There were also posts which made light of domestic abuse.