Facebook ordered to reveal online tormentors

Facebook was ordered to reveal the identities of those who has unfairly targeted a UK woman online, creating a potential legal precedent. Nicola Brookes was granted a high court order after she was at the end of "vicious and depraved" abuse on the social networking site having done no more than voice support for a game show contestant.

Facebook has been ordered to reveal the names, email and IP addresses of those behind a torrent of abusive messages. The case is being hailed as a fightback against anonymous online bullies - reflecting a recent YouTube hit where a comedienne puts some of the more abusive messages she has received online to music (warning: strong language).