Former NRL participant James Roberts has been led away from a Sydney courthouse in dramatic scenes, punching a police van.
The 30-year-old had attended Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday the place he was because of face a point out for an apprehended home violence order.
The order was made by a senior constable and lists his spouse Anna Jovanovic because the particular person in want of safety.
NCA NewsWire perceive Mr Roberts, who has performed for the West Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs, allegedly had an outburst in courtroom earlier than he was led out of the constructing by police.
Multiple law enforcement officials escorted him exterior the constructing, strolling alongside him and down the steps into the van.
As he was led into the car, Mr Roberts could possibly be seen punching the rear door, inflicting officers to flinch.
He could possibly be heard screaming “see what you do to me?” from contained in the van.
Exclusive photos taken by NCA NewsWire present the moments he turned agitated and punched the police automotive.
NSW Police issued an announcement saying officers had been investigating stories of alleged breaches of the AVO.
“Following inquiries, police arrested a 30-year-old man at the Downing Centre Local Court, around 12pm today,” NSW Police stated in an announcement.
“He was taken to Mascot Police Station where he is currently assisting police with inquiries.”
Mr Roberts is a former NRL participant who performed as a centre for the West Tigers, however retired in 2022.
He additionally had stints on the South Sydney Rabbitohs, the Penrith Panthers, Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos, and performed at consultant degree for the Indigenous All Stars, City Origin and within the 2018 State of Origin collection for NSW.
Mr Roberts will return to courtroom later this month for the AVO.
Source web site: www.foxsports.com.au
