NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have been arrested following an alleged incident involving the duo in Canberra, which the league’s integrity unit is now investigating.
The Daily Telegraph reported on Sunday morning Mitchell and Wighton, who’re thought to be shut mates, on Saturday had been out celebrating the latter’s thirtieth birthday earlier than they allegedly tangled in “a fight between themselves” close to a Canberra nightclub within the early hours of Sunday morning.
While the News Corp publication reported witnesses thought it was “not a lot more than a friendly wrestle”, Mitchell was charged with resisting arrest after police have been known as, whereas Wighton was additionally charged.
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The duo reportedly spent the evening in police cells.
“About 3.45am today (Sunday), ACT Policing responded to reports of a disturbance near a nightclub on Bunda Street in the city,” learn a police assertion, offered to The Sydney Morning Herald.
“Two men – a 30-year-old from Bywong, NSW and a 25-year-old man from Chifley, NSW – were arrested at the scene.
“The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray, and resist territory public official.”
Police additionally confirmed the 2 males have been anticipated to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date.
Mitchell earlier on Saturday uploaded a photograph of him and Wighton as an Instagram story with the caption: “Happy birthday my brother 30th.”
In an announcement, an NRL spokesperson informed foxsports.com.au: “The NRL Integrity Unit has been made aware of this matter and is liaising with the Rabbitohs and Raiders clubs.”
A South Sydney membership assertion on Sunday learn: “The South Sydney Rabbitohs are aware of an alleged incident involving Latrell Mitchell this morning in Canberra.
“The Rabbitohs have informed the NRL Integrity Unit about the alleged incident.
“The Rabbitohs will be making no further comment at this stage.”
A Raiders membership assertion on Sunday learn: “The Canberra Raiders have been made aware of an alleged incident involving Jack Wighton last night in Canberra.
“The club has informed the NRL integrity unit and is cooperating with ACT police.
“The Raiders will not be making further comment at this time.”
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