A Kent police officer has sparked an internal investigation after apparently posting inappropriate comments on Facebook.

The male Medway officer, who has not been named, is believed to have posted comments about colleagues on the social networking site.

It is not clear what he wrote about but it was spotted and senior officers have now referred the matter to the forces Professional Standards department.

The standards department have launched an investigation into the incident, but it is believed the officer has not been suspended over the allegations.

All police would confirm is that there is a current internal investigation regarding the use of facebook by an officer.

Chief Supt, Steve Corbishley, area commander of Medway Police added: "Any use of social networking sites that is deemed to be inappropriate will be immediately referred to our Professional Standards department and an investigation will take place.

"All officers and staff are expected to uphold exemplary standards of professionalism and conduct as part of our Kent Standard.

"Any breach of force protocol is not acceptable and will be taken very seriously."