Swedish MP accidentally posts picture of his genitals on Instagram while trying to show off his Liverpool FC tattoo

A Swedish politician who wanted to show his new tattoo to followers on a social media site accidentally revealed far more than he intended.

Mr Lars Ohly, a former leader of Sweden's Left Party, and supporter of Liverpool Football Club, posted a picture of the liver bird tattooed on his leg.

What he failed to notice was that his genitals were visible in the background.

Mr Ohly quickly removed the picture after posting it on Instagram, but couldn't stop the avalanche of comments in social media.

Mr Ohly made light of the embarrassment and said he would be more careful when he posts online.

'Ha, ha, I accidentally posted a picture on Instagram that showed more than intended,' he said, according to the AFP. 'Now corrected.'

In an interview with website The Local, Mr Ohly proved said  “I have had lots of nice reactions'.

He later wrote: 'Oh, how many new followers I've got on Instagram today (and how disappointed they're going to be).'

Mr Ohly, when you say “lots of nice reactions, what exactly do you mean? Are you saying it is impressive?