North Queensland forward Luciano Leilua has been charged by police after a domestic violence incident in south-west Sydney on Monday afternoon.
Leilua, who joined the Cowboys from the Wests Tigers mid-season, allegedly assaulted a woman known to him, and was accused of later smashing her phone. The NRL and Cowboys have been contacted for comment.
Luciano Leilua has found himself in trouble.Credit:NRL Photos
He is due to represent Samoa at the World Cup in England later this month.
NSW Police confirmed a 26-year-old male was granted bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court later this month.
“Police were called to a home on Alexandra Crescent at Harrington Park about 1pm today (Monday 3 October 2022), after receiving reports about an alleged domestic violence incident,” a NSW Police Media statement sent to the Herald said.
“Officers from Narellan Police Area Command attended and were told a 26-year-old woman had allegedly been assaulted by a man known to her.
“It’s further alleged the man smashed her phone after assaulting her. A 26-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Camden Police Station where he was charged with common assault (DV); damage or destroy property (DV). He’s been given bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on 11 October 2022.”
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