The police have “established contact” with an individual in relation to the reported racist abuse suffered by former England international Ugo Monye after the match between Exeter and Gloucester on Sunday.

Following the Chiefs’ 25-24 Gallagher Premiership triumph, the 40-year-old former Harlequins player, who now works as a pundit, mentioned that the incident took place as he was leaving Sandy Park.

In a statement, Devon and Cornwall Police stated: “We have identified and made contact with a man in connection to the incident and we are in the process of speaking to the victim. Our enquiries are currently ongoing into the incident.”

Monye expressed on social media that while leaving the stadium, a supporter repeatedly shouted a racist insult as he ran through the crowd. He further commented on the lack of response from others at the game, stating that not a single person challenged or reported the incident.

In response to the situation, Exeter quickly released a statement asserting their commitment to conduct a thorough investigation and extending an apology to Monye.

The statement from Exeter read: “In light of recent accusations regarding an incident of racist abuse at Sandy Park following the conclusion of our victory over Gloucester in the Gallagher Premiership, Exeter will be launching a full investigation. This behavior will not be tolerated at our rugby club, and we condemn it in the strongest possible terms.”