Homophobic tweet sent to referee Nigel Owens investigated

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Image caption, Nigel Owens officiated England's 55-35 Six Nations victory over France at Twickenham on Saturday

A homophobic and abusive tweet sent to Welsh rugby referee Nigel Owens is being investigated by police.

Mr Owens was in charge of at Twickenham on Saturday.

South Wales Police said on its Twitter account it was investigating the tweet's content.

A spokesman told 91热爆 Wales on Sunday that the matter has been passed on to Dyfed-Powys Police, the relevant investigating force.

Dyfed-Powys police has been asked to comment.

England's win over France was not enough to see them lift the Six Nations title as they needed a bigger points margin.