Carlton defender Simon White has been charged with assault over a late-night altercation with a man earlier this year.
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It is alleged he punched the man outside a Melbourne night spot after being verbally abused and filmed against his wishes.
Victoria Police spokeswoman Melissa Seach confirmed White has been charged and is due to appear in court later this year.
“Police have charged a 26-year-old Brunswick West man in relation to an alleged assault which occurred in the CBD on the 14th of May,’’ she said.
“He has been charged with recklessly cause injury and unlawful assault, and has been summonsed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates Court on the 21st of November.’’
Security camera footage from outside the club was seized as part of the investigation.
The Carlton Football Club has issued a statement saying White has the club's full support and "will continue with his normal playing duties until advised otherwise".
"The AFL integrity unit has been fully informed throughout the investigation," the statement said. "Simon’s legal representatives will now assess the brief and determine how the case will proceed."
He has been summonsed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ court on November 21.
Simon and the football club have cooperated with police throughout the investigation.
Simon has the full support of the Carlton Football Club and will continue with his normal playing duties until advised otherwise.
The AFL integrity unit has been fully informed throughout the investigation.
Simon’s legal representatives will now assess the brief and determine how the case will proceed.
As this is an on-going legal matter the club will not make any further comment at this time.
He has been summonsed to appear at the Melbourne Magistrates’ court on November 21.
Simon and the football club have cooperated with police throughout the investigation.
Simon has the full support of the Carlton Football Club and will continue with his normal playing duties until advised otherwise.
The AFL integrity unit has been fully informed throughout the investigation.
Simon’s legal representatives will now assess the brief and determine how the case will proceed.
As this is an on-going legal matter the club will not make any further comment at this time.
