Welsh police investigating racial abuse of Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt

Dragons say they are “disgusted and appalled at an abhorrent racist post” and have contacted Gwent Police about the matter

Dragons have reported an incident of racist abuse to Gwent Police. Picture: David Davies/PA

Police in Wales are investigating an incident of racial abuse directed towards Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt on social media.

Following the 20-3 defeat to Scarlets on New Year’s Day, Hewitt posted a screenshot on his Twitter of an account that seemed to be making racist remarks about the 26-year-old.