GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA – MAY 02: Reece Walsh of the Warriors during the round eight NRL match between the New Zealand Warriors and the North Queensland Cowboys at Central Coast Stadium, on May 02, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)
New Zealand Warriors’ young gun Reece Walsh has allegedly been arrested on the Gold Coast overnight.
It’s understood investigations are still ongoing at this time into the nature of the incident.
Exclusive – rising NRL star, Reece Walsh, arrested by Queensland Police overnight. Investigations into incident in Surfers Paradise nightclub precinct ongoing. @9NewsQueensland @9NewsAUS
— Jordan Fabris (@JordanFabris9) September 25, 2021
According to a Fox Sports report however, Walsh was given a move on order from a Gold Coast venue shortly after midnight, before being sighted in the same area roughly 45 minutes later.
It was then that Queensland police reportedly arrested the 19-year-old. He was taken to the Surfers Paraside Police Station according to the reports.
Video taken by a TikTok user seems to show footage of Walsh being arrested.
Video circulating on social media appears to show Warriors star Reece Walsh getting arrested on the Gold Coast last night. #NRL @10NewsFirst pic.twitter.com/3fjxSrgsEe
— Veronica Eggleton (@veggleton) September 25, 2021
According to New Hub New Zealand’s Andrew Gourdie, the Warriors have now confirmed Walsh was arrested, although the charge remains unclear.
Warriors CEO Cameron George confirms Reece Walsh was arrested last night. Charge unclear at this point. @NewshubNZ @NewshubSport https://t.co/WflrFpp1zh
— Andrew Gourdie (@AndrewGourdie) September 25, 2021
The club are yet to provide an official statement regarding the news however and it’s understood they are currently investigating the incident.
Walsh was a mid-season signing from the Brisbane Broncos, having originally signed with the Warriors from the start of the 2022 season.
The youngster is touted as one of the game’s brightest stars and was due to make his State of Origin debut before injury struck.
Already named the Warriors’ rookie of the year, Walsh was earlier this week named the RLPA’s rookie of the year, pipping Sam Walker for the award.
Source:: ZeroTackle
