Cape Town — A Mamelodi Sundowns footballer was reportedly arrested on Tuesday evening on charges of assaulting his girlfriend, early reports suggested.
Initial reports from a close source suggested that the footballer, who has yet to be named, spent Tuesday night in the police cells at the Sebenza police station in Edenvale, Johannesburg. He added that the suspect’s girlfriend alleged that he assaulted her at their home, scrolla.africa reported.
“She opened a case at Sebenza police station. Police arrested him and he will appear in court in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court soon,” the source said.
Breaking news: A Mamelodi Sundown player has been arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. The footballer, who can not be named, will spend the night in the cold cells of Sebenza police station near Kempton Park.https://t.co/Yu1D6f6vDg
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) April 24, 2024
According to The Citizen, there have been several incidents in recent years involving South African footballers and allegations of domestic assault.
Former Orlando Pirates midfielder Thandani Ntshumayelo appeared in the Randburg Magistrates Court on charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, brought by his girlfriend.
While former Bafana Bafana forward, Thembinkosi Lorch was convicted of assaulting his ex-girlfriend Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithibala, and given a three year prison sentence, suspended for five years.
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