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A brick has been thrown through the window of Labour leadership contender Angela Eagle's constituency office.
Merseyside Police said they are investigating after they were called to the premises in Manor Road, Wallasey, on Tuesday morning following reports of criminal damage.
Vandals are thought to have struck overnight, hours after Ms Eagle formally announced she was challenging Jeremy Corbyn for the Labour leadership.
Police said in a statement: "It is believed that between 5pm last night and 9am today, damage was caused to the front ground-floor window of an office.
"The incident was reported to Merseyside Police at 9.55am today. An investigation into the incident is ongoing."
Local councillor Bernie Mooney - a supporter of the MP - told the Liverpool Echo that she had just learned of the attack and was not sure of the damage.
"All I've been told is they have put the windows through. I just got the message and I'm going there now," she said.
A member of her staff told The Telegraph that her employees were not injured but had been left “a bit shaken”.
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Staff of the former shadow business secretary have reportedly also received “lots of abusive calls” including a message picked up on Tuesday morning, referring to Ms Eagle as a “f****** b****”.
A spokesperson for Angela Eagle said: "A brick was thrown through the window of Angela Eagle’s constituency office in Wallasey either over night or this morning.
"The police were informed and have visited.
.A members meet and greet and Q&A in Luton today with local MP Gavin Shuker had to be relocated after the venue, a hotel, apparently received threats.
"Police were informed and have offered protection for the event.
"Angela is continuing with the visit as planned."
Ms Eagle may face moves by local party members to de-select her after the Wallasey Constituency Labour Party (CLP) had urged her to support Mr Corbyn.
Her Facebook page has also been bombared by Corbyn supporters, leaving an endless stream of comments saying #VoteCorbyn.
In a statement, Mr Corbyn said: “It is extremely concerning that Angela Eagle has been the victim of a threatening act and that other MPs are receiving abuse and threats.
"As someone who has also received death threats this week and previously, I am calling on all Labour Party members and supporters to act with calm and treat each other with respect and dignity, even where there is disagreement.
"I utterly condemn any violence or threats, which undermine the democracy within our party and have no place in our politics."