Police probing ‘hate offence’ after junior rugby match incident

A POLICE investigation has been launched after a junior rugby match was abandoned in North Wales. ‘The game was reportedly ended after ‘serious’ racist remarks were allegedly directed at young players.

- By ANDREW FORGRAVE Countryside and Tourism Editor

‘The incident is said to have happened last weekend when Denbigh’s U14 team played an away match against Wrexham RUFC.

The match was said to have been stopped early in the second half after spectators allegedly abused Denbigh’s youngsters. ‘The matter was subsequently reported to North Wales Police.

A spokesperson for the force confirmed: “We are investigating reports of a hate-related offence at a rugby match in Wrexham on Sunday, September 14. Enquiries are ongoing,”

‘The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) said it was aware of the alleged incident and said it will be taken ‘extremely seriously’ tant that this is properly investigated and not ignored.