We understand that letters have been directed at members of the Muslim community that incite racial hatred and intolerance.  We want to strongly state that there can be no place in our communities for those who seek to incite division on the basis of race, religion or nationality.

We totally condemn all such acts and those who perpetrate them. Those of us in public life have a duty to stand up to combat prejudice and discrimination wherever we find it.

Cllr Sheila Bailey, Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing and Cllr Alex Ganotis, Leader of Stockport Council.