Martyn Madden, a former Llanelli prop, has reported Bridgend Athletic RFC chairman Andrew Tellem to police over an alleged racist message in a WhatsApp group. Madden claims Tellem sent a gorilla emoji during a conversation in the first team chat.
The 44-year-old ex-Wales international said the emoji was 'outrageous' and that 'any racist remark in this day and age is not a joke'. He expressed dissatisfaction with the speed of the club's response to his complaint.
South Wales Police confirmed they are investigating the incident. Tellem has declined to comment, and Bridgend Athletic RFC is conducting its own internal inquiry.
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