Ospreys suspend two players following 'unacceptable' video with homeless person

• Video report by ITV Wales journalist Owain Phillips

Two rugby players have been suspended by the Ospreys after a video emerged appearing to show them mocking a sleeping homeless person.

Matthew Aubrey and Callum Carson have been suspended pending an investigation into a video on Mr Aubrey’s Snapchat.

It appears to show Carson approaching a rough sleeper in Cardiff before lying with his arm around them and thrusting his hips against the unidentified person from behind.

The person appears to be unaware of the incident.

A statement from the Ospreys said: “The behaviour shown in this video is totally unacceptable and not condoned by anyone associated with the Ospreys.

“Both individuals have been suspended with immediate effect, pending further investigation.  

“The Ospreys would like to apologise to the person involved, and reinforce that this behaviour in no way represents our values.

“We will be making no further comment at this time.”

Mr Carson, 22, is a former Wales U20s international and also plays for Wales Sevens.

Mr Aubrey, 24, currently has a two-year contract with the region, signed last year.

South Wales Police said it is aware of the video circulating on social media.

Inspector Darren Grady said: "Our city centre neighbourhood policing team are making enquiries with Outreach Workers to identify the person concerned and check on their welfare.

"South Wales Police continues to works closely with Cardiff Council and the voluntary sector in supporting vulnerable people on our streets."