A swastika and graffiti reading 'Death to immigrants' appeared on a gate on Ballygomartin Road in North Belfast.

Alliance MLA Nuala McAllister described the incident as abhorrent and said she was horrified by the graffiti.

Alliance contacted Belfast City Council, which is removing the graffiti.

McAllister stated that Belfast is a welcoming city and the graffiti does not represent the views of the vast majority of people.

She condemned those responsible and urged all political representatives to do the same. McAllister emphasised the need to stand united against racism.

She encouraged anyone with information to contact the PSNI or report anonymously via Crimestoppers.