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Leaflets have been posted on cars in east Belfast threatening people who give information to the PSNI.

The flyers, with the image showing a gunman imposed over a Union flag, were put on cars between Friday night and Saturday morning, saying “All PSNI informer will be put out of this area.”

The Alliance Party leader condemned those behind the incident and branded the message “disgusting.”

MLA Chris Lyttle also condemned the production and distribution of the leaflets calling it a direct act of intimidation against the local community.

He said: "Once again we see faceless people using the cover of darkness to make threats against the community.

"It is however, vital that people continue to provide support and information to enable the PSNI to keep our community safe.

"I would urge anyone with any information about the production and distribution of these leaflets to pass it to the police on the 101 number or anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111."

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