Comedian Rufus Hound has received a formal complaint after hosting an awards ceremony that reportedly included a mock terror attack.

The UK Rail Industry Awards took place last month in London, though the controversial event has come under fire for apparently staging spoof killings, and there have been complaints of women in leather outfits and 'foul' language.

Many rail staff have been part of the recovery effort and saving terrorist attack victims' lives this year.

According to The Times, two rail companies - Network Rail and Chiltern Railways - have formally returned their awards over the controversy.

Chiltern has hosted anti-terrorist training days for Thames Valley police, while Network Rail said they would stay away from next year's event.

Digital Spy has reached out to Hound's representatives for comment.

The managing director of the event has since apologised, confirming that formal complaints had been issued against Hound and the stunt performers.

"I am deeply saddened by the foul language and sexist remarks used by the evening's host and actors of the live action stunt show," Roy Rowlands said. "Formal complaints have been issued to both the host and the stunt performers expressing our deep concerns."

Rowlands also said that he intended to donate returned fees to charities supporting the victims of the Westminster and Manchester terror attacks and the Fawcett Society, a women's rights group.

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