Anti-Muslim graffiti has been removed from a fence near a primary school.
The graffiti had been daubed down a ginnel which runs between Chorley New Road and Mansell Way in Horwich.
The public path runs down the side of Chorley New Road Primary Academy.
The writing read "Kill Muslim", with what appeared to be a Christian cross drawn next to it. The writing appeared to have been crossed out.
It was reported to the police and Bolton Council.
Now, a spokesperson for the council confirmed that the graffiti has been removed.
They added: "The council will always act quickly to remove offensive graffiti if it is on council owned property."
A local resident who reported the graffiti to the police on January 24 voiced her horror at the offensive daubing, which she called a "hate crime".
She said: "I’d feel the same whether it be another religion, it’s horrific as a human, never mind a Muslim woman."
Police said they are investigating the offence, having contacted Bolton Council for it to be removed.
