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Hertfordshire Police investigates alleged racism
Published Thursday, Jan 18 2007, 15:22 GMT | By James Welsh
Allegations of racism in the Big Brother house are now being investigated by Hertfordshire Police, it has been confirmed.
"Hertfordshire Constabulary is investigating allegations of racist behaviour in the Big Brother house and will be conducting enquiries, including a review of the tapes," the police force said in a statement.
"We will continue to liaise with Ofcom and with Endemol, whom we have strongly encouraged to ensure that any form of behaviour that could raise similar concerns, does not occur.
"We will continue to closely monitor the situation over the next few days.
"Hertfordshire Constabulary will not tolerate racism in any form and is taking these allegations seriously.
"The Constabulary has experience of investigating and resolving incidents in the Big Brother house in past seasons.
"While enquiries are ongoing, it would not be appropriate for Police to comment further at this stage."
"Hertfordshire Constabulary is investigating allegations of racist behaviour in the Big Brother house and will be conducting enquiries, including a review of the tapes," the police force said in a statement.
"We will continue to liaise with Ofcom and with Endemol, whom we have strongly encouraged to ensure that any form of behaviour that could raise similar concerns, does not occur.
"We will continue to closely monitor the situation over the next few days.
"Hertfordshire Constabulary will not tolerate racism in any form and is taking these allegations seriously.
"The Constabulary has experience of investigating and resolving incidents in the Big Brother house in past seasons.
"While enquiries are ongoing, it would not be appropriate for Police to comment further at this stage."
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