Wales rugby star Gavin Henson 'punched by team mate in late-night bar fracas'

 
Pa|Staff12 July 2013

Gavin Henson's new rugby club is investigating claims he was punched by a team mate in a late-night fracas.

It has been reported Wales international Henson, who joined Bath last month, was involved in an incident in the Pig and Fiddle in the city.

The fracas allegedly occurred on Wednesday night and the Aviva Premiership club have confirmed in a statement they are looking into the matter.

The statement read: "Bath Rugby can confirm there was a minor incident in the city centre on Wednesday night involving a few members of the playing squad.

"The club are investigating the matter as a priority and will only make a statement when further information is available."

Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed they received a call reporting "aggressive behaviour" that night but while the caller was on the line the group left the pub and so officers were not required to attend. Consequently no offences are being investigated.

The Pig and Fiddle has declined to comment on the matter while Henson's representatives could not be contacted earlier today.

Bath are 31-year-old Henson's fifth club in the space of two years as he seeks to revive a career that promised much in his youth.

The fly-half or centre has won two Grand Slams but has not represented his country since winning the last of his 33 caps in 2011.

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