Police have confirmed they took action to remove anti-immigration posters in Rathcoole recently amid concerns about how long they were in place.

Police have removed anti-immigration posters from the Rathcoole estate in Newtownabbey following community concerns. The threatening posters, which were erected on poles, warned that anyone "facilitating the settlement of Muslims or illegals" in the area "will be held responsible".

Removal of anti-immigration posters must not be left to the police to deal with alone, the Justice Minister has said. Naomi Long said there was a need for all statutory agencies and Executive ministers to show a willingness to “step up” to tackle racism and xenophobia in Northern

Removal of anti-immigration posters must not be left to the police to deal with alone, the Justice Minister has said.

Anti-immigration posters that were put up in the Rathcoole estate should have been removed by the Department for Infrastructure, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said.