Colchester grammar teacher suspended over Prophet Muhammad mug

February 10, 2025

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A teacher has been suspended from a top state grammar school after allegedly using a mug with a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad on it.

The teacher at Colchester Royal Grammar School (CRGS) in Essex is thought to have taken the mug into the playground.

The school said the matter would be reviewed and “appropriate robust action” would be taken as necessary.

The Ofsted report found leadership, behaviour, attitudes and personal development at the school were inadequate.

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Parts of the Koran are taken to mean that Muhammad cannot be captured in an image by human hand, with any attempt to do so seen as an insult.

The teacher was suspended, but an independent panel later concluded he could return to work.

A spokesperson for CRGS said: “We have been notified that an image has been shared online of an individual appearing to use a cup that has an offensive image on it.

“At this time we are looking into the matter. While we cannot comment on individuals, this will be reviewed in line with our policies and procedures and the appropriate robust action taken as necessary.”