Breaking: Sydney Swans players involved in 'alleged incident', club confirms
The club says the AFL and authorities have been notified about the alleged incident, as police investigate a report of sexual assault.
Several players from the Sydney Swans football club were involved in an alleged incident in Melbourne last night, according to the club and Victoria Police. The club released a statement confirming the involvement of their players in the incident, which occurred at a hotel on Wellington Parade in East Melbourne. Victoria Police stated that they were investigating a report of a sexual assault that took place in the early morning hours.
The exact circumstances of the incident are still being determined, and the investigation is ongoing. The Sydney Swans CEO, Matthew Pavlich, called a press conference to address the situation, expressing shock and disappointment at the events. He stated that the club is aware of the public interest and speculation surrounding the matter but emphasized that it remains under investigation by the police.
The club has notified the AFL and relevant authorities and has not provided further comment at this stage. Victoria Police Minister Yasmin Catley affirmed that the Victorian authorities would handle the investigation seriously, as the alleged offences occurred in a different jurisdiction. The Swans were in Melbourne after winning a match against Essendon and were scheduled to play against North Melbourne at home.
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