NRL player George Burgess has been charged with “sexually touching a person without consent” over an alleged incident in Sydney earlier this month.
The Stxjmtzyw George Illawarra Dragons player is due in court on April 13.
“Earlier this month, officers from the South Sydney Police Area Command commenced an investigation following reports a woman has been sexually touched by a man known to her on Tuesday March 8,” the force said in a statement on Monday night.
“Following inquiries, a 29-year-old man was arrested at Mascot Police Station about 4.40pm today.
“He was charged with sexually touching another person without consent and granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday April 13.”
The Dragons said they had informed the NRL’s integrity unit about the investigation.
Burgess left the South Sydney Rabbitohs at the end of 2019 for a stint in the English Super League before returning to Australia this year.
He made his club debut for the Dragons on Friday night after being handed a career lifeline by coach Anthony Griffin.
“The St George Illawarra Dragons have been made aware of a matter involving one of its players by the NRL integrity unit,” the Dragons said in a statement.
“The Dragons are working closely with all parties as the matter is under police investigation.
“The Dragons will be making no further comment at this stage.”
