Comedian Dane Baptiste has prompted widespread outrage in the comedy community and beyond following a post on social media which appears to contain a death threat.

The post, pictured here, which has now been removed, says: "A quick message to the Zionist comedian stalking my family's page. I want you to sit down with your husband and kids and imagine what their lives will be without you. b/c north London is a quick trip to make and a Think Tank will have to be an actual tank to keep you safe from me. Ask about and comedians will tell you I will be at your literal doorstep. Your agent won't keep you safe. And i'll sit in prison while your family sit at the cemetery. First and last warning. Your act is dumb but don't be a dumb woman. For your own safety."

Comedians have taken to social media to condemn Baptiste, who did not name the comedian, believed to be female, in the post. Marcus Brigstocke wrote on X, formerly Twitter, "The threat made by Dane Baptiste against a woman on IG wasn’t vague & cannot be justified. It was targeted & dangerous. Driven (imo) by antisemitism & misogyny. I refuse to look the other way & stay silent while only Jewish friends speak up. Hatred & racism like this has to end."

Josh Howie wrote: "Ive known and liked Dane Baptiste a long time. I’m also a fan of his comedy. So I’ve somewhat held back as he’s descended down the rabbit hole of Jew hatred. But this is the end point - openly threatening Jewish, I mean ‘Zionist’, women. The priority now is this woman’s safety."

To which Al Murray added: "Jesus Christ."

Numerous other stand-ups have condemned Baptiste in private posts on Facebook. 

The Police have been informed.

Read an update here.