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The box of faeces had a note inside for Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie

By Nathan Heath

BBC News

Police have launched an investigation after a box containing faeces was left outside an MP's constituency office.

The box, which had a derogatory message written on the inside, was found outside of MP Siobhan Baillie's office, in Stroud, on Wednesday at 13:30 GMT.

Ms Baillie said that it was "the latest in many attempts to intimidate and harass herself and staff".

A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said they were "taking the incident of harassment seriously".

"We are investigating an allegation of harassment after an offensive item was left outside Ms Baillie's constituency office," the force added.

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It was discovered by staff outside the office

Conservative MP for Stroud, Ms Baillie, said she found it "difficult to understand" the perpetrator's motivation.

"There are plenty of ways to make a point about politics or governments without resorting to putting excrement in a box," she said.