Six Nations
'Homophobic tweet' aimed at referee Owens
PA Sport
March 22, 2015
Nigel Owens refereed England's victory against France at Twickenham © Getty Images
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Police have launched an investigation into alleged homophobic remarks on Twitter which were directed towards referee Nigel Owens, they said.

The comments were posted after he refereed the England v France Six Nations clash at Twickenham on Saturday, Dyfed-Powys Police said.

The force said in a statement: "This follows a number of complaints made by members of the public. The tweet concerned has now been removed from the page. The investigation is at an early stage."

England scored seven tries in beating France 55-35 in a dramatic contest, but were unable to overturn a pre-match 26-point deficit as Ireland clinched the Six Nations title on points difference.

Owens tweeted on Sunday night: "Thanks all for ur support. The winner this weekend was rugby its players & genuine supporters."

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