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The footage was captured in Prestwich, an area known for its large Jewish community

An investigation has begun after a community police officer was filmed removing posters of kidnapped Israelis.

The footage was captured in Prestwich, Greater Manchester, an area known for its large Jewish community.

Greater Manchester Police’s chief constable admitted the force “got it wrong”.

Stephen Watson said he was “very concerned” about the footage and the force’s professional standards department was looking into it.

It comes as a relative of an Israeli man among the 239 hostages abducted by Hamas criticised the Metropolitan Police after posters were also removed in London.

The Prestwich footage, which emerged on Monday night featuring a PCSO, was shared on social media, prompting widespread criticism.

Mr Watson told BBC Radio Manchester there was “no malicious intent” but admitted the force had “responded badly”.

He said: “It runs entirely contrary to the instructions that we have given to our officers in terms of dealing with this.

“There were a series of complaints about the posters and the PCSO, under instruction, removed the posters so there’s nothing malicious in the intent of the officer.

“We have responded badly to a complaint and I think we’ve got it wrong.”

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Israel has been taking military action in Gaza since the Hamas attacks that killed 1,400 people in southern Israel.

The Hamas-run health ministry has said more than 8,000 people have been killed.

In a statement, Assistant Chief Constable Wasim Chaudhry said he shared the concerns about the posters’ removal and confirmed an investigation was under way.

“The action taken last night, in response to complaints, is contrary to guidance that the force had already issued to staff in relation to flyposting,” he said.

“We will continue to work with local authorities and the community to ensure posters can be displayed. We regret any offence caused.”

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