Anti-vaccination posters containing 'razor blades' have been found plastered in the Hitchin and Harpenden parliamentary constituency, a councillor has claimed.

Councillor Mary Maynard (Conservative, Harpenden East) asked the council to do more to warn residents not to attempt to take down the posters, and instead report them to the police.

The councillor raised the issue during St Albans District Council's Policy Committee on September 21, after the leader of the council condemned "unacceptable" behaviour by protesters.

Councillor Chris White (Liberal Democrat, St Albans Central) said: "I am aware of reports that anti-vaxxers have been attempting to intimidate healthcare workers and those attending for Covid vaccinations in the city centre.

"I am sure most people will agree with me that this is completely unacceptable behaviour. If you have any concerns then notify the police."

Following Cllr White's comments, Cllr Maynard added that anti-vaxxers had also put up the dangerous posters in Harpenden.

She said: "The anti-vax people have been putting posters around Harpenden. We have been pushing out a message on social media and particularly councillor Teresa Heritage has been very active with this.

"These posters around the county have had razor blades inserted behind them, so anyone attempting to remove them could seriously hurt themselves."

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"If we could send a message out that people should not attempt to remove the posters, instead should inform the police of their presence."

Cllr White agreed to pass on the recommendation to officers, adding: "I'm really sorry to hear that, thank you for raising it".