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Restaurant accused of 'disgusting' racism after racial slur left on bill | Restaurant accused of 'disgusting' racism after racial slur left on bill |
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A restaurant has been accused of racism after a racial slur was left on a customer's bill. | A restaurant has been accused of racism after a racial slur was left on a customer's bill. |
A group of women dining in The Happenstance on Ludgate Hill, London, found a message reading "no ice ni**a" when they were given their bill. | A group of women dining in The Happenstance on Ludgate Hill, London, found a message reading "no ice ni**a" when they were given their bill. |
The image was quickly shared across Facebook and Twitter, with many urging Drake and Morgan, the restaurant's management, to apologise. | The image was quickly shared across Facebook and Twitter, with many urging Drake and Morgan, the restaurant's management, to apologise. |
Jehan, from London, uploaded the image to Twitter, alleging bar staff said "we don't know how that got there" when asked about the racist message. | Jehan, from London, uploaded the image to Twitter, alleging bar staff said "we don't know how that got there" when asked about the racist message. |
Many reacted with fury, calling the message "disgusting," "disgraceful" and "sick". | Many reacted with fury, calling the message "disgusting," "disgraceful" and "sick". |
A spokesperson for Drake & Morgan said: "We are appalled by the unacceptable behaviour of one of our waiting staff. He has been suspended from duty pending a full disciplinary. | |
"We have contacted two members of the group that were at The Happenstance yesterday afternoon and have apologised unequivocally. Drake & Morgan as a business do not discriminate on the grounds of race, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or colour. | |
"We cannot apologise enough and are saddened that one person’s irresponsible behaviour could risk damaging our reputation." |
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