The Sydney Swans confirmed on Monday that several of its players were involved in an alleged incident in Melbourne on Sunday night, as Victoria Police said detectives were separately investigating a report of a sexual assault in East Melbourne.
Sydney Swans players involved in alleged incident as Victoria Police investigate sexual assault report
The Sydney Swans confirmed on Monday that several of its players were involved in an alleged incident in Melbourne on Sunday night, as Victoria Police said detectives were separately investigating a report of a sexual assault in East Melbourne.
The Swans issued a statement just after midday, saying the club had notified the AFL and relevant authorities and could not provide further comment at that stage.
Victoria Police said the incident occurred at a hotel on Wellington Parade in East Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning. A police spokesperson said the exact circumstances were yet to be established and the investigation remained ongoing.
The Swans had been staying in Melbourne overnight following their 36-point win over Essendon at the MCG on Sunday.
- The source does not state how many players were involved or identify them by name.
- The source does not establish whether the Swans' alleged incident and the Victoria Police sexual assault investigation concern the same event.
- The source does not state whether any person has been charged, detained, or interviewed by police.
- The source does not state what response, if any, the AFL has made after being notified.
- The source does not identify any complainant or alleged victim.
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