St George Illawarra forward George Burgess has been charged by police.
Wide World of Sports can confirm Burgess is the player referenced by a Dragons statement released today. He attended Mascot police station this afternoon.
Burgess attended Mascot police station this evening, where he was charged.
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“A man has been charged over an alleged sexual touching earlier this month,” the police statement said.
“Earlier this month, officers from South Sydney Police Area Command commenced an investigation following reports a woman had been sexually touched by a man known to her on Tuesday 8 March 2022.
“Following inquiries, a 29-year-old man was arrested at Mascot Police Station about 4.40pm today.
“He was charged with sexually touch another person without consent and granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 13 April 2022.”
The Dragons were informed of the matter by the NRL integrity unit.
“The St George Illawarra Dragons have been made aware of a matter involving one of its players by the NRL integrity unit,” it reads.
“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.”
Burgess, 29, was recruited by the Red V this year and made his club debut against the Panthers on Friday night.
He previously played 149 NRL games for South Sydney, and was one of the best players on the field in the 2014 grand final, although his brother Sam was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal.
Burgess essentially retired from the game in 2019 due to a serious hip problem, but he mad a surprise comeback this year.
His twin brother, Tom, still plays for the Rabbitohs.
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