Dave Thompson, the West Midlands police chief, is the target of one online threat

A neo-Nazi group has circulated online a list of police buildings and an image of a police chief, while calling for its followers to carry out attacks.

The far-right group, which is demanding the release of a teenage member from custody, has shared an image of Dave Thompson, chief constable of the West Midlands, with a gun to his head. Across his eyes are written the words “race traitor”.

The image posted by the group, which calls itself Feuerkrieg Division

Another image shows a knifeman standing over the royal coat of arms, and states: “Release our member or your heads will be the agenda.”

The force confirmed yesterday that it was seeking those responsible for the images, which were accompanied by a list of police addresses.

Whitehall sources said last night that they were aware of