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Restaurant bosses have apologised after a racist slur appeared on a customer’s bill, sparking outrage on social media.

A man, known as Jehan, tweeted a picture of a bill that featured the words “no ice n****” when a group of women dined at The Happenstance, yards from St Paul’s Cathedral, on Sunday.

In a further tweet he claimed staff told his friend, who was the only black woman among the group, they were “unaware” how the word was printed on the bill when challenged over the use of language.

He added his friend would be reporting the incident to police.

Angry Twitter users condemned the restaurant after the bill was posted on social media.

Fatima Dee replied: "what kind of sick, racist establishment is this???"

While Jeremy Crooks posted: “that is just...appalling. I'm sorry for your friend :( I sure as hell am never going there when I visit London."

Drake & Morgan, which owns bars and restaurants across the capital, said a waiter had been suspended following the “appalling” incident.

A spokesperson 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.

“The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff treat customers as well as colleagues.

“We cannot apologise enough and are saddened that one person’s irresponsible behaviour could risk damaging our reputation".