Uni cricket club suspended over 'degrading' initiation event

Cardiff Students' Union confirmed on Wednesday that the men's cricket club has been suspended while an investigation is underway

A student cricket club in Cardiff has been suspended following allegations of "degrading" behaviour during a social event.

Cardiff Students' Union confirmed on Wednesday that it had suspended the men's cricket club while it conducts an investigation.

It comes following concerns around the behaviour of club members during an initiation event at a pub in the city.

Cardiff University men's cricket club said they were "fully co-operating" with the investigation, adding they were a "positive and inclusive community".

In a statement, Cardiff Students' Union said: "We are aware of concerns that have been raised regarding the behaviour of members of the men's cricket club and are working closely with the committee to review the allegations.

"The club's activities have been suspended while investigations are carried out."

The statement continued: "Cardiff Students' Union does not tolerate intimidating or degrading behaviour of any kind.

"We expect all student clubs and societies to uphold our values of respect and inclusion at all times."

They added that any activities that had fallen "below the standards expected" would be addressed "in line with our disciplinary procedures".

A spokesperson for Cardiff University men's cricket club told BBC Wales that they were "fully co-operating with Cardiff Students' Union and its investigation".

"We care about our members and want to make sure our club continues to be a positive and inclusive community," they added.

In a statement by Cardiff University, a spokesperson said: "We condemn the alleged behaviour and urge students with any information to come forward and report it to the university.

"We have a zero-tolerance approach towards initiations. Such behaviours will not be tolerated."

It added that it would be working closely with the Students' Union to investigate and would take appropriate action against those found to be involved.