Detectives from Victoria Police have engaged with four men from Sydney as part of an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault case associated with the Sydney Swans football team.
This week, police officials confirmed their visit to New South Wales to conduct interviews.
Among those questioned were a 26-year-old from Randwick, a 30-year-old from Maroubra, and two 25-year-olds, one from Randwick and the other from Paddington.
According to investigators, the interviews with these individuals have now been completed.
If you or someone you know is affected by this issue, support is available through the following resources:
- 1800 RESPECT national helpline
- Sexual Assault Counselling Australia
- Bravehearts (support for survivors of child sexual abuse)
- Lifeline (24-hour crisis support)
The allegations center around an incident that occurred at an East Melbourne hotel, where players and several women were present in the early hours of August 17.
Reports indicate that a number of adult entertainers were at the Pullman Hotel, located across from the Melbourne Cricket Ground, alongside Swans players.
Three women have since filed a report with the police regarding the incident.
At this stage, no arrests have been made, nor have any charges been filed.
In response to the situation, the Sydney Swans have suspended five players — vice captain Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordan, Riley Bice, and Nick Blakey — for violating club policies concerning alcohol consumption and the presence of women at the hotel following the team’s match against Essendon.
Police believe they have now identified all individuals who were in the hotel room during the alleged incident.
The investigation into this matter remains active, with Victoria Police indicating that they do not expect to release any further information for approximately eight weeks.
