18-year-old Edryd James has apologised to rugby referee Nigel Owens for sending him a homophobic tweet following England's Six Nations victory against France, Dyfed Powys Police have revealed. The pair met as part of an Agreed Community Resolution during which James apologised for the offence he had caused. An official statement from the Dyfed Powys Police read: 'Rugby referee Nigel Owens has met face to face with the 18-year-old from Cynwyl Elfed who sent him a homophobic tweet after the recent England v France Six Nations match. Nigel Owens (pictured speaking to England's fly-half George Ford) took charge of Saturday's Six Nations match between England and FranceWelsh rugby fan has face-to-face meeting with rugby referee Nigel OwensEdryd James, 18, apologises for homophobic tweet sent from his accountThe short message to gay referee Owens called him 'a gay c***'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'
_, once named as gay sports personality of the year, was encouraged by many other internet users to report the abuse while others said he should ignore it. _, who came out as gay seven years ago, replied to the tweet and it was later reported to the police.