In brief
AFL club Sydney Swans has confirmed that several of its players were referred to Victoria Police following an alleged incident in Melbourne on Sunday night. Separately, detectives are investigating a report of a sexual assault at a hotel on Wellington Parade in East Melbourne. Club CEO Matthew Pavlich said the organization is still piecing together what transpired and could not disclose details or whether any arrests were made. The league noted the matter has been forwarded to the AFL for further action, while police insist the investigation is ongoing and facts remain unconfirmed.
Several players from the Sydney Swans have been referred to Victoria Police following an alleged incident in Melbourne on Sunday night, the club said.
Victoria Police are also investigating a separate report of a sexual assault at a hotel on Wellington Parade in East Melbourne.
Chief executive Matthew Pavlich told reporters the club was “still piecing together exactly what transpired” and would not disclose details or whether any arrests had been made.
The league confirmed Sydney had notified the AFL of the matter, which is now under police scrutiny.
The circumstances remain unclear, with Police spokespersons stating the investigation is ongoing and no facts have been confirmed yet.
