NRL 2020: Dragons release statement after Tim Lafai AVO arrest
St George Illawarra has responded to reports star player Tim Lafai was arrested over an alleged domestic duties argument.
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Tim Lafai of the Dragons.Source:News Corp Australia
Dragons star Tim Lafai has been issued with an apprehended violence order over an alleged domestic dispute on Good Friday.
St George Illawarra released a statement on Sunday morning confirming the club was aware of the police matter.
The Sunday Telegraph first reported Lafai was arrested after police were called to his family home south of Wollongong.
According to the report, NSW Police will allege Lafai and wife Jacqui argued over claims the NRL star chose not to spend time with his children — choosing instead to train inside his home gym with a friend.
Police allege Jacqui Lafai said the pair had argued, but she was not physically assaulted.
Neighbours reportedly called police to attend the scene after hearing loud noised from the house.
Tim Lafai in action for the Dragons.Source:News Corp Australia
Another member of the family reportedly told police at the scene Lafai was “allegedly smashing up his house and being aggressive”.
He is alleged to have punched walls with his fists. Police will reportedly allege he was spotted at the scene with blood on his knuckles.
There’s no suggestion Lafai had been violent towards his family.
He was served with an AVO, but no charges have been laid.
The Dragons confirmed the NRL integrity unit has been made aware of the incident.
“St George Illawarra are aware of a police matter involving Dragons centre Tim Lafai,” the club said in a brief statement.
“The NRL integrity unit have been informed. As this is a deeply personal and private matter, at this stage the Dragons will be making no further comment.”
The 2020 NRL season is scheduled to resume on May 28.
St George Illawarra has responded to reports star player Tim Lafai was arrested over an alleged domestic duties argument.
NRL: Paul Kent hit NRL CEO Todd Greenberg right between the eyes with his article this morning, see what the Fox League Live crew have to say on the matter.
Tim Lafai of the Dragons.Source:News Corp Australia
Dragons star Tim Lafai has been issued with an apprehended violence order over an alleged domestic dispute on Good Friday.
St George Illawarra released a statement on Sunday morning confirming the club was aware of the police matter.
The Sunday Telegraph first reported Lafai was arrested after police were called to his family home south of Wollongong.
According to the report, NSW Police will allege Lafai and wife Jacqui argued over claims the NRL star chose not to spend time with his children — choosing instead to train inside his home gym with a friend.
Police allege Jacqui Lafai said the pair had argued, but she was not physically assaulted.
Neighbours reportedly called police to attend the scene after hearing loud noised from the house.
Tim Lafai in action for the Dragons.Source:News Corp Australia
Another member of the family reportedly told police at the scene Lafai was “allegedly smashing up his house and being aggressive”.
He is alleged to have punched walls with his fists. Police will reportedly allege he was spotted at the scene with blood on his knuckles.
There’s no suggestion Lafai had been violent towards his family.
He was served with an AVO, but no charges have been laid.
The Dragons confirmed the NRL integrity unit has been made aware of the incident.
“St George Illawarra are aware of a police matter involving Dragons centre Tim Lafai,” the club said in a brief statement.
“The NRL integrity unit have been informed. As this is a deeply personal and private matter, at this stage the Dragons will be making no further comment.”
The 2020 NRL season is scheduled to resume on May 28.
