University students expelled after gang rape probe

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Two students were expelled from Oxford Brookes University following allegations a female student was gang raped, it has emerged. The university said it applied “the most severe penalties” following an investigation into the complaint, with a third student understood to have been suspended, and a fourth student given a lesser penalty. Thames Valley Police said it “carried out a full and thorough investigation” following the report but decided there was “insufficient evidence”. Throughout the process, the university liaised with specialist support services to ensure that those most closely affected were supported.” It added: “As part of our commitment to maintaining an inclusive and respectful culture, we are reviewing behaviour and practices within Brookes Sport, including all clubs, to ensure that policies and practices promote the culture, behaviours and values we expect of all our students.” A statement from Thames Valley Police said: “Following a report of rape in 2018, Thames Valley Police officers carried out a full and thorough investigation over a period of several months.