EastEnders' Zack Morris Speaks Out After Receiving Racist Abuse Last Week

"This is the sort of mentality that is still destroying our generation and it MUST STOP."



EastEnders actor Zack Morris who plays Keegan Taylor, has spoken out about receiving racist abuse last week when a random man called him the N-word.

Expressing his anger on twitter, Zack said: "To those who think racism is a thing of the past. Last night I [was] walking through a car park to my car and was getting abuse from this random guy,"


After describing what the man hurled at him, Zack continued: "This is the sort of mentality that is still destroying our generation and it MUST STOP."

Lorraine Stanley who plays his on-screen mum Karen, responded: "What???!!!! Shame on him!!! Love you son, wish I was there."

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EastEnders scriptwriter Daran Little, also expressed his support to the actor: "Oh man... hanging head and sending love."

If you have experienced or witnessed hate crime, we urge you to report it to the police on 101, Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit the True Vision website. In an emergency, always dial 999.

EastEnders airs weeknights on BBC One.

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