Bath & North East Somerset Council has condemned racist and xenophobic behaviour following reports that its staff have suffered verbal abuse over the last week.
Cllr Tim Warren (Conservative, Mendip), Leader of Council, said: “The Council condemns these appalling acts and is keen to stress that discrimination of any kind will absolutely not be tolerated.
“The Council welcomes and celebrates diversity and the positive contribution that people of all different backgrounds make in helping Bath and North East Somerset to be the place to live, work and visit.
“These narrow-minded views do not represent those of the Council or the vast majority of our residents. We firmly believe that these small-minded views are held by a small minority.
“We have a zero-tolerance approach to all abuse and will work with the Police to ensure such incidents are thoroughly investigated and offenders are dealt with robustly.”
Anyone who has witnessed or been a victim of discrimination or abuse of any kind is urged to contact the police.
Anyone with information about a hate incident should report it either by calling 999 in an emergency or 101 in a non-emergency, or in person at a police station.
If contacting the police online is the safest way to get in touch, victims can complete the following online reporting form.
If you are unsure or uncomfortable about contacting the police directly you can report through an independent agency or online at www.report-it.org.uk.