Kanye West costumed man not a Durham University student

Durham University confirmed the man was not a student

A white partygoer who appeared in a video apparently with his face blacked up to resemble Kanye West is not a Durham University student, the organisation has said.

An internal investigation was launched after the video claiming he was a student was widely shared online.

The university previously said the social media post was "unacceptable".

A spokesman said the university was still looking into whether the person who posted it was a Durham student.

He said: "We have investigated this social media post and it appears that the individual featured is not a Durham University student."

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In the video the man apparently dressed as Kanye is seen alongside a woman appearing to play estranged wife Kim Kardashian.

"Racism has no place at Durham University, and we believe everybody has the right to live, work and study in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment," the university said.

In September one man lost his place at the university after making "utterly abhorrent" comments in a chat group.