Dragons Rugby is disgusted and appalled at an abhorrent racist post on social media yesterday evening targeting Ashton Hewitt.
Dragons finds all forms of discriminatory behaviour totally unacceptable and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.
The individual who expressed these views does not represent the values of our game. We thank supporters who have also condemned this post on social media and shown their support for Ashton.
Dragons take all reports of hate crime extremely seriously. Such behaviour has no place online, in our stadium, in our community or in our game.
As a region, Dragons Rugby celebrates equality, diversity, respect and inclusion, we firmly stand behind Ashton and continue to fully support his outstanding efforts when trying to eradicate racial prejudice wherever it exists. This is a constant battle for Ashton and the region recognises how difficult the past few months have been for him.
The matter has now been reported by Dragons Rugby to the Police.
STATEMENT FROM GWENT POLICE
We were contacted by Dragons Rugby on Saturday, January 2, reporting offensive material published on social meda in relation to one of their players.
Officers are investigating and have spoken to the player and the club.
Gwent Police take any allegation of racism and discrimination extremely seriously. There is no place for hate crime in Gwent.
We are committed to ensuring our communities are safe places and welcoming for all.
Anyone with any information which could assist the investigation is asked to call us on 101.
Dragons take all reports of hate crime extremely seriously. Such behaviour has no place online, in our stadium, in our community or in our game...
