England
Top referee suspended over benefit fraud charge
ESPN Staff
November 20, 2013

Referee David Rose, who is a constant feature in the Aviva Premiership, has been suspended by the Rugby Football Union after he appeared in court on Monday to answer a charge of benefit fraud.

Rose is accused of claiming unemployment benefits while not disclosing he was being paid as a self-employed referee.

Rose had been due to attend the Plymouth magistrate's court last Friday but failed to appear. The case has been adjourned until December 2.

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