These pictures show the boards warning that anyone dumping wood in the wrong place will be 'shot at'. Another bill announces the estate as a 'no go zone' for cops.

The Times was informed about the notices by a concerned resident, who wished to remain anonymous. "I thought the bad old days were behind us but apparently not in New Mossley," said the resident.

Newtownabbey's Mayor, Nigel Hamilton, said: "Nowhere in Newtownabbey is a no go area for police.

"If this is an attempt to get a message across, it's the wrong message. I would call on whoever put the signs up to take them down as they are having a negative impact on the community."

"The signs are tasteless, unacceptable and unrepresentative. I will be discussing this issue with the local community group, the Housing Executive and the council," the DUP man added.

His sentiments were echoed by Ulster Unionist councillor John Scott.

"They are intimidating. There are businesses in the area and it's going to harm their trade," he said.

"The community group there should be doing something about it. The PSNI should be able to go anywhere they want. The ordinary residents of New Mossley want the PSNI in there."
Newtownabbey's District Policing Partnership Chairman Tom Campbell said: "To suggest New Mossley is a 'No go' area for the police is absurd and certainly not the view or the wish of local people. The vast majority of the law abiding people in New Mossley share my abhorrence and are concerned about the image the signs present of their neighbourhood."
The DPP chairman confirmed that he would be speaking to the local Police Commander and fellow councillors about the situation.
Jackie Shaw, Chairman of New Mossley Community Association, said: "It's giving a bad impression of the estate. The signs shouldn't be there.
"But we work hard with everyone in the estate and we are working hard to get the signs removed.
"I'm hoping for a positive outcome over the next few days," he added.
A spokesman for the PSNI said police will will continue to liaise with community representatives in New Mossley.