A Nottingham Trent University student has taken to social media to document some horrific abuse she received from some fellow students.
A group of male students can be heard in her video “we hate the blacks” while she also reported that they chanted to “get back on the cotton fields”.
She claims that she made an official complaint to the university and that they assured she would receive details of some disciplinary action; she had to wait several days to hear anything.
Ruu – as her social media handle names her – also says that she is the only black person on her floor in her halls and had to lock herself in her room as the abuse was clearly directed at her.
Subsequently two 18 year old men have been arrested for on suspicion of racially aggravated public order offences and are currently in custody.
Nottingham Trent University said in a statement, “We are shocked and appalled to see the video of racist chanting posted yesterday evening. This kind of vile behaviour will not be tolerated at Nottingham Trent University.
“Those suspected perpetrators have been suspended immediately pending a full investigation. We have contacted the student who made the complaint and are providing support to her and others affected. And we are liaising with the police about this incident.
“We value being a diverse global community, with staff and students from across the world.”