Ashton Hewitt: Police investigating racist social media post aimed at Dragons winger
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Ashton Hewitt previously played for Newport RFC and Cross Keys in the Welsh Premiership
Gwent Police are investigating a racist social media post aimed at Dragons winger Ashton Hewitt.
The club say they are "disgusted and appalled at an abhorrent racist post".
"Dragons find all forms of discriminatory behaviour totally unacceptable and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms," they added.
The post was made after the Dragons' defeat by Scarlets on New Year's Day and the account that targeted Hewitt, 26, has since been deleted.
Hewitt has previously been targeted on social media with racist abuse and his regional side say they will continue to support him.
"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," Dragons said.
"This is a constant battle for Ashton and the region recognises how difficult the past few months have been for him."
Gwent Police said in a statement that they "take any allegation of racism and discrimination extremely seriously."
Chief Superintendent Tom Harding said: "Officers are investigating and have spoken to the player and the club.
"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."
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