Queen Mary investigating after racist screenshots from a group chat emerge

Queen Mary, University of London is investigating after screenshots emerged online of racist comments made in a group chat.

It has been alleged that the group chat belonged to Queen Mary students.

Messages seen by The London Tab show explicitly racist phrases and repeated use of slurs like the n-word.

The university is encouraging students and staff members to report any similar incidents using their Report and Support tool, and for any affected by this incident to contact the uni’s welfare services.

A Queen Mary, University of London spokesperson said: “We do not, and will not, tolerate racism in any form. We are in the process of investigating this serious issue.

“Any student or staff member is urged to use our Report and Support online tool to report, anonymously if preferred, any issues they encounter. Any students affected by this incident are advised to contact welfare services.”

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