The previous Scotland captain is reported to have been charged with threatening behaviour
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg was reportedly arrested exterior his estranged spouse’s home the day after he watched his previous team-mates beat England at Murrayfield to win the Calcutta Cup.
The Scottish Solar stories he was detained over allegations he brought about concern and alarm by performing in a threatening or abusive method on Sunday afternoon. He was then reportedly taken to a neighborhood police station earlier than being launched.
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Hogg, 31, retired forward of final yr’s World Cup and now works as a pundit for TNT Sports activities and was on the recreation in a hospitality capability, sharing photos with actor Martin Compston and Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace on social media alongside the caption: “What a day. What a consequence. Cracking efficiency from the @scotlandteam lads.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson mentioned: “Round 4.40pm on Sunday, 25 February, police had been known as to an deal with in Hawick.
“A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged. He was launched on an enterprise to attraction at Jedburgh Sheriff Courtroom at a later date. A report can be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”
— Stuart W Hogg (@StuartWHOGG_) July 9, 2023
The retired full-back cut up from spouse Gillian across the time of the delivery of their fourth youngster final yr, with photographs of Hogg rising with former jockey and horse racing presenter Leonna Mayor.
Hogg – who given an MBE within the New Yr’s Honours checklist – commented on the cut up in December, saying: “I didn’t need to touch upon any private issues.
“Nevertheless, the web abuse has crossed a line that’s impacting my household, relationships and wellbeing.
“I’m upset that individuals assume that I’ve not been there for my youngsters – this isn’t the case. I do and can proceed to see them usually.
“My marriage ended a while earlier than the infant was born – it was one of the best resolution for us all. I cannot be commenting additional as it’s a personal challenge.”
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