NZ police investigate England team

dailywaffle · Post by **dailywaffle** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:18 pm

Storm in a teacup? NZ media getting their own back? Let's hope so.
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BREAKING NEWS: Police are investigating a "serious allegation" against up to four England rugby players at the centre of an alleged incident in a private room at the Hilton Hotel following Saturday's game against the All Blacks.

Auckland City police spokeswoman Noreen Hegarty said Auckland CIB were investigating an incident which allegedly happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Ms Hegarty would not comment on what the allegation was other than to say it was of a serious nature nor whether the person who made the allegation was a female.

Hilton management had been spoken to by police, she said.

Ms Hegarty said no formal complaint had been made and unless someone was able to collaborate the allegation and back-up it up it could "end up going nowhere".

The players at the centre of the allegations were with their team in Christchurch, while detectives worked on the case in Auckland, she said.

Hilton management would not comment when contacted by NZPA.

Bill W · Post by **Bill W** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:28 pm

Link removed

Snorbins · Post by **Snorbins** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 8:36 am

Glad someones taken the match display as criminal. Perhaps they are looking at Randrew under the trades description act!

tigerfeet13 · Post by **tigerfeet13** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:13 am

Let's hope this is just a storm in a tea cup.

It's not what rugby wants or needs.

After all we don't want to get viewed like the prima donna idiot footballers do we?

Iain · Post by **Iain** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:27 am

Just while I'm here and have experience of these kind of threads coming up from when I moderated (apologies to Rizzo and Tigerbeat for stealing their thunder).

I know nobody has yet, but please do not speculate on the identity of the players under investigation or the offence that has allegedly been committed. This would be LIBELLOUS at this stage and could potentially get this forum (and the club) in a lot of trouble, and possibly even have it closed down.

The moderators I'm sure will watch this thread closely, please make their life easy by taking on board what I said.

Buff · Post by **Buff** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:43 am

Agree entirely that no speculation should appear over the identity of the players involved. However, not all comment is necesarily libellous, Ian. There is a world of difference between "Was it x" and "It was x!!".

BrianB · Post by **BrianB** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:11 am

Oh dear

Rizzo · Post by **Rizzo** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:18 am

Just to clarify/reiterate what Iain said. Anyone naming names allegedly involved will find their posts edited. At present it is a vague news story of rumour and supposition, but even if there are names given in speculation in the UK or world press, posts containing such things can and almost certainly will be edited on here.

adamv6 · Post by **adamv6** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 11:45 am

I did hear they are thinking about prosecuting Charlie Hodgson for imitating an international fly half

On a serious note, I pray this isn't another Leicester City Softball and Spanish Hooker incident.

Exactly what rugby doesn't need.

Bruce Hornby-Trainset · Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:03 pm

Just heard more details. Apparently a Phillipino maid has beaten up three England backs who had left their bedrooms extremely untidy. The complaint was made by a fourth player who had burst into tears after being told by the maid that he might have to play against the All Blacks on Saturday following a training injury to Toby Flood.

Dave W · Post by **Dave W** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:05 pm

^^quality

boondock · Post by **boondock** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:19 pm

this report talks of the type of allegation. so probably best left alone until the facts come out.

Dave W · Post by **Dave W** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:32 pm

whatever the incident, they are now saying that no formal complaint has been made and it is only allegation at thsi stage so one would question the seriousness of it maybe? Thing that annoys me more as why do players put themselves in positions of compromise especially when loved ones (wifes or girlfriends) are at home, is it common practice to "play away from home"?????

Rizzo · Post by **Rizzo** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:39 pm

boondock wrote:this report talks of the type of allegation. so probably best left alone until the facts come out.

Boondock, sorry to chop your post, but in light of your comment I'm sure you will understand why.

Links that include what the allegation "might be" (and it is only allegations, no charges made yet) or similar will have to be edited. Sorry.

Dave W · Post by **Dave W** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:57 pm

where did the Cips comment go?

Leicester Tigers

NZ police investigate England team

NZ police investigate England team

Storm in a Tea Cup