Cambridge University responds to racist incident on Sidgwick Site
The university has stepped up its security presence on the campus
Students at the University of Cambridge have been informed that police are investigating following a racist incident that took place on Sidgwick Site on Monday 21st October.
During the incident, a group of students of colour were subjected to “racist remarks” by a passer-by near to the university’s Alison Richards Building, which left them “understandably deeply distressed.”
The Alison Richards building, near to which the incident occurred
Following the incident, the History Faculty sent an email to students, asserting that “nobody should have to face abuse of this nature” and reassuring them that “everybody who works and studies on the Sidgwick Site will be appalled at this incident.”
The History Faculty also stated that “they are doing everything they can” to support the students affected by the incident.
In response to the incident, the University Security Team “will be stepping up their presence on the site”.
The police have also been informed and are investigating the incident.
The History Faculty and Cambridge University have both been approached for comment.
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