Tigers stars embroiled in pub drama
Wests Tigers players Zane Musgrove and Asu Kepaoa were reportedly detained and taken to Maroubra Police Station on Sunday morning following an incident outside the Coogee Bay Hotel.
As reported by The Courier-Mail’s Travis Meyn, the duo were briefly locked up by police after allegedly refusing to leave the vicinity.
Musgrove and Kepaoa were released without charge, but NSW Police confirmed Kepaoa was issued with an infringement notice.
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“Just before 3am (on Sunday), officers from Eastern Beaches Police Area Command attended a licensed premises on Arden Street, Coogee and spoke to security who had refused entry to a number of patrons,” a NSW Police statement said.
“Police spoke to a group of people outside, directing them to leave the vicinity when two men allegedly became abusive, refusing to do so.
“Both men, aged 20 and 24, were arrested and taken to Maroubra Police Station before being released shortly after.
“The younger man (Kepaoa) has since been issued an infringement for excluded person remain in vicinity of licensed premises.”
West Tigers player Zane Musgrove.Source:Getty Images
The Wests Tigers released a statement on Sunday afternoon confirming the club was aware of the incident.
“The club understands both players were fined by NSW Police for Failure to Leave a Licensed Premises and were not charged,” the statement read.
“Wests Tigers are working cooperatively with the NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police on the matter and will be making no further comment at this time.”
An NRL spokesman said: “The NRL Integrity Unit is aware of an incident and is working with NSW Police and Wests Tigers.”
NSW Police confirmed an investigation was ongoing.
Musgrove represented the Tigers in six games during 2020 premiership, while Kepaoa made his debut for the club last season, scoring four tries in five NRL matches.
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