People in Leeds are being asked to tear down transphobic stickers which have been appearing around the city.

The small, penis-shaped stickers, which feature the statement 'Women don't have penises', have been placed around several UK cities, including Leeds and Liverpool.

LGBT+ group Angels Freedom of Leeds is asking people to take photographs of the stickers, remove them and then notify police.

In a statement, the group said it's 'really important' that all the stickers are reported to police so 'they can be aware of the extent of the impact and take action'.

Rob Wilson, who founded the group, said: "When the city is striving to be a fully inclusive place, with organisations like the Angels of Freedom Project providing grassroots visibility & support for the LGBT+ community it’s disappointing to see these stickers surfacing in Leeds.

"Although it’s likely to be from just a tiny number of people it’s another sign of the importance of the LGBT+ community standing together in mutual respect and support for each other."

Anyone who sees the stickers can report them to West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or via the charity Stop Hate UK.

People who are affected by the stickers can also refer themselves to Yorkshire MESMAC for victim support.

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