As part of an agreed Dyfed Powys Police Adult Community Resolution, the male apologised to Mr Owens for the offence he had caused at a meeting held at Carmarthen Police Station on Wednesday, March 25.
An Adult Community Resolution is an alternative way of resolving crimes allowing victims to be involved in deciding how the offender can be dealt with by choosing from a list of out-of-court options.
The victim must agree to deal with the offence that way and the offender must admit the offence and agree to participate in the process.
Inspector Stuart Bell said: “I am satisfied that this matter has been effectively resolved by Dyfed Powys Police with an outcome that was satisfactory for both parties. The person responsible realises his mistake and I’m sure he will have learned from this experience.
“Dyfed Powys Police will not tolerate discrimination of any kind and the public need to realise that if offensive comments are made on social media, they are not above the law and we will investigate the matter as we would any other.”
Nigel Owens added, “I am pleased this matter has been dealt with in this way. There is no place for abuse in any form in rugby, sport or society generally, and I thank all those who make a stand against action of this kind.”
