We asked people if they think Leicester is a ‘shithole full of Pakis’

The Bosworth and South Leicester UKIP rep has been in hot water recently after an old Facebook post of his emerged where he described Leicester as “Britain’s biggest shithole…full of pakis”.

Richard Crouch made the comment after his beloved football team Leicester City clinched promotion to the premier league. He wrote on Facebook: “It may be Britain’s biggest shithole, we may be full of pakis, but u can’t help supporting where u come from, come on leicester, premiership bound”.

Understandably, the UKIPer – who failed to win a council by-election in December last year – is now under investigation for his comments.

We decided to ask people on campus what they made of the UKIP rep’s remark.

Sajjad Jaffer, Law, second year: “I think this is a clear example of how narrow-minded these individuals are. A fundamental point here is the generalisation of the Asian community. The city consists of a high number of other ethnicities like Chinese individuals but according to this statement, if you’re “brown” you’re from a Pakistani background. An open-minded individual would know the city has more Indians than Pakistanis. His view is clearly one that lacks logic.”

Kezah, Medical Biochemistry, third year: “I don’t agree. Look at uni of Leicester, I see a mixture of people. I guess some areas have more Asians, but that’s a pretty shallow way of thinking.”

Sally, English, third year: “What a bloody awful, rude and racist comment. Leicester is a thriving city that embodies a variety of cultures. If anything, that statement is brimming with ignorance.”

Mona, History and International Relations, second year: “Leicester is one of the most tolerant places in the UK. You meet so many people from different backgrounds at uni. Does he even know what a Pakistani is? As a Pakistani, I would welcome him to my house with open arms so he could get to know us better.”

Despite our best efforts, we could find nobody who agreed with Richard Crouch’s remarks.