Police have referred complaints about a Weston Mercury billboard poster to the Crown Prosecution Service.

The Avon and Somerset force say they received several after the boards saying 'Gypsies could be on your doorstep' were placed outside newsagents in March.

The paper withdrew the posters and has printed an apology - but declined to comment when asked by Nova Radio.

North Somerset Councillor Tom Limedorfer says he was horrifed at the wording but told us for him it's the end of the matter:

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B/A: The CPS says it has been approached by police for advice but that's yet to be given.