Complaints about a Weston Mercury billboard poster have been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service.

Avon and Somerset Police say they received a number 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 the matter's closed:

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