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Celebrity comedian Dane Baptiste has been reported to police after apparently making death threats to a fellow performer.
Cops were called on comedian Baptiste, 42, over the threatening Instagram post about an unnamed Jewish woman who he claimed to be 'stalking' his family online.
Baptiste - who previously hosted Live at the Apollo - posted: '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.'
Cops were called on comedian Dane Baptiste (pictured) over the threatening Instagram post about an unnamed Jewish woman who he claimed to be 'stalking' his family online
Dane Baptiste (pictured) previously hosted Live at the Apollo and has starred on 8 Out of 10 Cats
He later deleted the threat but police are understood to be investigating.
The Jewish comic he targeted, who wishes to remain anonymous, declined to comment.
Baptiste has been condemned by a number of fellow comedians.
Josh Howie tweeted: 'I've 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.'
Lee Kern said it was 'the most chilling, sincere
