In brief
Recent reports indicate that several players from the Sydney Swans, a leading team in the Australian Football League, have been referred to Victoria Police over an alleged incident in Melbourne on Sunday night. Meanwhile, detectives are investigating a separate sexual assault complaint involving a hotel on Wellington Parade in East Melbourne. Club officials have confirmed that the incident happened in the hours following the Swans’ win at the MCG but are withholding details pending police inquiry. Chief executive Matthew Pavlich emphasised the club’s shock and disappointment, stressing that political speculation is premature as the matter remains under official investigation.
Several players from a top team in the Australian Football League have been referred to police over an alleged incident in Melbourne on Sunday night.
Separately, Victoria Police said detectives are investigating a report of a sexual assault at a hotel in East Melbourne.
The Sydney Swans confirmed an incident involving an unspecified number of players had occurred in the hours after the team's win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Matthew Pavlich said the club was still piecing together exactly what transpired and would not discuss specific allegations.
The club stated it was 'extremely shocked and disappointed' about the situation and insisted that the players were in an unfortunate circumstance.
Police described the incident as having taken place early on Sunday morning at a hotel on Wellington Parade, noting that details remain to be established.
The league said the Swans had informed the AFL about the matter, which is now under Victoria Police investigation.
