Latrell Mitchell

2023 - 2 - 5

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BREAKING: Latrell, Wighton arrested after alleged hotel birthday ... (Fox Sports)

NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have reportedly been arrested following an alleged incident in Canberra involving the duo on Saturday night.

A Raiders club statement on Sunday read: “The Canberra Raiders have been made aware of an alleged incident involving Jack Wighton last night in Canberra. A South Sydney club statement on Sunday read: “The South Sydney Rabbitohs are aware of an alleged incident involving Latrell Mitchell this morning in Canberra. In a statement, an NRL spokesperson told foxsports.com.au: “The NRL Integrity Unit has been made aware of this matter and is liaising with the Rabbitohs and Raiders clubs.” “The Rabbitohs have informed the NRL Integrity Unit about the alleged incident. “The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray, and resist territory public official.” [The Daily Telegraph](https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-superstars-latrell-mitchell-and-jack-wighton-arrested-over-alleged-fight/news-story/d22d843b95369d42fbd84d5c2a67a18e) [ reported on Sunday morning](https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-superstars-latrell-mitchell-and-jack-wighton-arrested-over-alleged-fight/news-story/d22d843b95369d42fbd84d5c2a67a18e) Mitchell and Wighton, who are regarded as close mates, on Saturday had been out celebrating the latter’s 30th birthday before they allegedly tangled in “a fight between themselves” near a Canberra nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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Mitchell and Wighton arrested over alleged birthday party incident (The Sydney Morning Herald)

NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton were detained after being arrested over an incident near a Canberra nightclub in the early hours of Sunday ...

Mitchell and Wighton were detained overnight by police. They are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date.” “The NRL Integrity Unit has been made aware of this matter and is liaising with the Rabbitohs and Raiders clubs”, the NRL said in a statement.

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Footy stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested after 'fighting ... (Daily Mail)

Both stars were arrested and charged after the alleged clash at 2am in Canberra. The good friends have both played for the Indigenous All Stars side, ...

Mitchell (pictured playing in last year's NRL finals series) was charged with resisting arrest and spent the night in a jail cell 'The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray and resist territory public official. Mitchell posted a photo to Instagram of him and Wighton wearing cowboy hats as they celebrated the birthday before the alleged fight broke out, accompanied by the caption 'Happy birthday my brother 30th' with a brown love heart emoji. Police charged both men with fighting and Mitchell was also charged with resisting arrest, with the pair now likely to face court. Footy superstars and good mates Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton are arrested, charged and spend the night in jail after allegedly fighting each other in a nightclub at 3.45am [NRL](/sport/nrl/index.html) stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have been arrested and charged after allegedly fighting each other near a Canberra nightclub early on Sunday morning.

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Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested after 'fight' at Canberra ... (The Roar)

Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have spent the night in the cells after being arrested over an alleged fight at a Canberra nightclub. The…

They are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date.” He was later charged for fighting and affray. “About 3.45am today (Sunday, 5 February 2023), ACT Policing responded to reports of a disturbance near a nightclub on Bunda Street in the city,” said a police statement.

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Latrell, Wighton investigated after arrest (Wide World of Sports)

Both South Sydney and the Raiders confirmed in statements the pair are being probed by the NRL integrity unit. Reports say Wighton and Mitchell were arrested on ...

They are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date." READ MORE:

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NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested, charged after ... (The Guardian)

Mitchell and Wighton, friends and teammates, were arrested in Canberra CBD, both men charged with fighting and Mitchell also with resisting arrest.

In a statement, an NRL spokesperson said: “The NRL Integrity Unit has been made aware of this matter and is liaising with the Rabbitohs and Raiders clubs.” “The Rabbitohs have informed the NRL Integrity Unit about the alleged incident (and) will be making no further comment at this stage.” Both Mitchell and Wighton have been named in the Indigenous All Stars squad but their involvement now looks doubtful. ACT Police subsequently charged Canberra five-eighth Wighton, 30, with fighting in a public place and failing to comply with an exclusion direction. “The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray and resist territory public official. Wighton later re-posted it on his Instagram page.

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NRL players Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested in Canberra ... (ABC News)

The pair will face the ACT Magistrates Court after a fight allegedly broke out between the pair in the early hours of Sunday.

They are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date." The Rabbitohs, the Raiders, and the NRL have all released statements, with the latter confirming that the report has been sent to the NRL Integrity Unit. "The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray, and resist territory public official.

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NRL stars arrested over nightclub fight (NEWS.com.au)

NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have been arrested over an incident at a nightclub in Canberra in the early hours of Sunday morning.

They are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date.” The Raiders said: “The Canberra Raiders have been made aware of an alleged incident involving Jack Wighton last night in Canberra. A South Sydney club statement on Sunday read: “The South Sydney Rabbitohs are aware of an alleged incident involving Latrell Mitchell this morning in Canberra. Mitchell was charged with resisting arrest. “The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray, and resist territory public official. NRL stars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have been arrested over an incident at a nightclub in Canberra in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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NRL superstars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton spend night in ... (7NEWS.com.au)

The teammates and close friends had posted a photo together just hours before being arrested over an alleged nightclub fight.

“The Canberra Raiders have been made aware of an alleged incident involving Jack Wighton last night in Canberra,” the Raiders wrote. “The club has informed the NRL integrity unit and is cooperating with ACT police.” The NRL, Canberra Raiders and South Sydney Rabbitohs have all released statements in relation to the incident. South Sydney fullback Mitchell, 25, was charged with resisting territory public official along with fighting in a public place and failing to comply with an exclusion direction. Canberra five-eighth Wighton was charged with fighting in a public place and failing to comply with an exclusion direction. [NRL](https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league) superstars and close friends Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton have reportedly been arrested over an ugly incident at a Canberra nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning.

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NRL players Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested in Canberra ... (ABC News)

The pair will face the ACT Magistrates Court after a fight allegedly broke out between the pair in the early hours of Sunday.

They are expected to face the ACT Magistrates Court at a later date." The Rabbitohs, the Raiders, and the NRL have all released statements, with the latter confirming that the report has been sent to the NRL Integrity Unit. "The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray, and resist territory public official.

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Latrell Mitchell and Jack Whiton arrested after late-night brawl (National Indigenous Times)

However, police were called and Mitchell has been charged with resisting arrest. ​​It is understood Canberra Raiders chief executive Don Furner picked Wighton ...

They are expected to face court in the ACT. The pair are known to be close mates. According to NewsCorp, onlookers said the stoush presented as little more than a friendly tussle.

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NRL stars Latrell Mitchell, Jack Wighton set to face court over ... (ESPN Australia)

Star duo Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton are due to face court a week before the NRL season kicks off after being arrested and charged over an incident ...

It is understood both spent the night in custody before being released on Sunday. The NRL's Integrity Unit is investigating the incident and said it was liaising with the players' clubs. Police said Canberra five-eighth Wighton was charged with fighting in a public place and failing to comply with an exclusion direction, while South Sydney fullback Mitchell, 25, was charged with resisting a territory public official, fighting in a public place and failing to comply with an exclusion direction.

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Harrowing footage shows NRL stars' fight (NEWS.com.au)

An ugly video has emerged of the alleged incident that saw NRL superstars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested in Canberra.

Mitchell was charged with fight in a public place, affray and resisting arrest. “The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray, and resist territory public official.” The Raiders said: “The Canberra Raiders have been made aware of an alleged incident involving Jack Wighton last night in Canberra. A South Sydney club statement on Sunday read: “The South Sydney Rabbitohs are aware of an alleged incident involving Latrell Mitchell this morning in Canberra. An ugly video has emerged of the alleged incident that saw NRL superstars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton arrested in Canberra. Ugly video has emerged of the alleged incident where NRL superstars Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton were arrested in Canberra.

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Latrell Mitchell and Jack Wighton brawl: Arrest footage emerges (Daily Mail)

Confronting footage shows the South Sydney Rabbitohs fullback crying out in pain face down surrounded by cops, screaming: 'My shoulders, my shoulders.'

It was a massive overreaction.' Wighton was hit with the failing to comply charge because he allegedly failed to obey ACT Police when they told him to leave the Canberra CBD earlier in the night, according to the Mitchell (pictured playing in last year's NRL finals series) was charged with resisting arrest and spent the night in a jail cell Wighton (pictured ahead of a finals match against Parramatta last year) was also charged by police when they attended the alleged fight at 3.45am 'The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray and resist territory public official. They both spent the night in jail, but witnesses claim the pair 'were just mucking around and having a laugh' on the street after the Raider's five-eighth was asked to leave Fiction nightclub in Civic.

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Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell charged following alleged birthday ... (The RiotACT)

Indigenous All-Star players Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell have been arrested following an alleged incident in Canberra. An Instagram story…

While Mitchell was charged with fighting in a public place, affray and resisting a territory public official. Wighton has been charged with fighting in a public place and failing to comply with an exclusion direction. Indigenous All-Star players Jack Wighton and Latrell Mitchell have been arrested following an alleged incident in Canberra.

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'Bit of fun that got out of hand': Mitchell, Wighton apologise after arrests (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The two NRL players, who were arrested after a public scuffle over the weekend, arrived at Sydney Airport on Monday as they prepared to fly to New Zealand ...

Griffiths said of the number of scratchings: “It’s been tough on the back of a World Cup, particularly for someone like the ‘Foxx’ [Addo-Carr]. Clubs have no say in the matter. “He has only been training for three weeks – he is not ready to play,” he said. “We were there to celebrate Jack’s 30th with family and friends. “The 30-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place and fail to comply with an exclusion direction, while the 25-year-old has been charged with fight in a public place, affray, and resist territory public official.” Griffiths is confident the controversy will not derail All Stars week. It is disappointing ... “Latrell is a world-class player. Mitchell and Wighton had been out celebrating the latter’s birthday on Saturday and kicked on to a nightclub. A suspension for Mitchell and Wighton would be a huge blow for the All Stars game, which Mitchell and Wighton said in an earlier release to The Daily Telegraph: “It was originally a bit of fun that got out of hand.“ “We wanted to express remorse for putting ourselves in the position to embarrass our clubs and the NRL over the weekend,” the pair said in a joint statement released by their management company, No Limit Boxing.

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