Whitehaven rugby player Dion Aiye has been dismissed from the club after admitting sexual assault.
Aiye, 35, of Queen Street, appeared at Workington Magistrates Court today and admitted the offence, believed to happened in May.
A statement from the club about the former captain said: “After seeking advice from the RFL the Club suspended Dion following allegations of sexual assault.
“Dion was bailed to appear at the police station to be charged or released without charge four weeks after the alleged incident.
Unfortunately the case kept being deferred with Dion not being formally charged until after the season had finished.
“The club had informed Dion that his contract would be terminated at the end of the season regardless of the outcome.
“Dion informed the club he would be pleading not guilty, therefore the club could not comment until now so as not to prejudice the case.
“Today Dion pleaded guilty to the charges set against him. Dion has now been formally dismissed by the club.
“The club would like to acknowledge the fans patience during this period of uncertainty.”
