A far-right activist's shocking rant on Channel 4 News has caused outrage among viewers.

Former BNP member Jack Buckby told student Barbara Ntumy 'I hope you don't get raped' while debating the issue of whether Britain should allow more Syrian refugees into the country.

The activist, who stood in the by-election for murdered MP Jo Cox's seat last year, was discussing the 'alt-right' with the member of the National Union of Students Black Students' Campaign.

Former BNP member Jack Buckby told student Barbara Ntumy 'I hope you don't get raped' while debating the issue of whether Britain should allow more Syrian refugees into the country

Buckby produced a refugee application form and said: 'You know what, put your money where your mouth is – Syrian refugees application form.

'Take one home, take in a Syrian refugee. I hope you don't get raped.'

There were gasps in the studio and the comment seemed to anger many on social media as well.

Jennifer McGee wrote: 'Jack Buckby is vile watching #channel4news on +1 and shocked at hearing him say "I hope you don't get raped" talking about Syrian refugees.'

Another user posted: 'Literally cannot believe what I've just seen, did he just say "i hope you don't get raped" on national live tv what the fuck channel 4 news'

Rhammel Afflick said: 'Jack Buckby honestly said "take in a Syrian refugee, I hope you don't get raped".... sorry?'

The activist, who stood in the by-election for murdered MP Jo Cox's seat last year, was discussing the 'alt-right' with the member of the National Union of Students Black Students' Campaign

There were gasps in the studio and the comment seemed to anger many on social media as well

He made the shocking remark after saying that he wanted to deport 'people who are drain on society'.

But when Ntumy responded 'who gets to decide who is a drain on society', Buckby accused her of 'faux outrage'.

Bucky stood in the Batley and Span by-election for anti-imkigration Liberty GB – despite all major political parties not contesting the seat following Jo Cox's murder by extremist Thomas Mair.