The woman had been on a jury at Burnley Crown Court for a case about child abduction and sexual assault.

But rather than make her own mind up about the case, she posted a poll on her Facebook account saying, "I don't know which way to go, so I'm holding a poll."

After an anonymous tip-off (and presumably after the concept of Facebook was explained to a judge) the court dismissed the juror, who could now face charges of contempt of court.

The trial continued with 11 jurors, who found the defendants not guilty.