Fury after restaurant put up sign offering 10% discount to white-only customers

US: A barbecue restaurant has sparked fury after organising an event which will offer discounts to white-only customers.

Rubbin' Buttz BBQ and Country Cafe will hold a 'White Appreciation Day' next month.

The Colorado restaurant is currently advertising for the day with sign in its door.

It has sparked fury among local campaign groups, with some threatening legal action against the restaurant.

Speaking about the event, owner Edgar Antillon, as reported by the Daily Express, said: "Basically on that day, all white people would get 10 percent off.

"We have a whole month for Black History Month. We have a whole month for Hispanic Heritage Month.

"So we figured the least we could do is offer one day to appreciate white Americans."

Activist groups said it was wrong to offer discounts to certain sections of the community.

Local officials also said people who felt discriminated against could launch legal action.