Nazi graffiti leaves residents in fear, MP says

Tom Collins MP said he was "horrified" by graffiti painted in Worcester

An MP has called for "unity" after claiming an area of Worcestershire was "under attack from an agenda of division".

Tom Collins, MP for Worcester, described his constituency as "warm and welcoming" but said he had been contacted by residents who felt as though the city was "under threat".

"Some people in our community no longer feel safe, and that is utterly unacceptable," he said.

It comes after an incident that saw "extremist and anti-Semitic" graffiti painted in a residential area of the city, which Collins said had "horrified" him.

Collins said: "This has no place in our city or anywhere. We wholeheartedly and absolutely reject it.

"To all those Worcester residents who are feeling isolated and targeted by recent events, let me be clear - you belong here; this is your city as much as it is anyone else's; you are welcome here, and we stand by you."

The Labour politician also said the UK was facing a situation "where some political players" had "engaged in a race to the bottom in fuelling fear, hatred and anger".

Collins said the incident had "horrified" him

He said: "I would urge everyone participating in flag fixing, protests or other political statements to be responsible, to reflect on their motives and the effect their actions are having on other residents of the city.

"If your actions are to promote love and respect, then think about whether they are having that effect.

"If your aim is to create division or to alienate anyone else in Worcester, then your actions have no place in our city."