sport news North Queensland Cowboys NRL star Luciano Leilua denies domestic violence ... trends now
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NRL star Luciano Leilua is 'upset' about being charged with a range of domestic violence offences on Monday, with his lawyer indicating he 'denies any wrongdoing.'
The 26-year-old North Queensland Cowboys player was arrested and charged with two counts relating to domestic violence, accused of assaulting a 26-year-old woman who is known to him and allegedly smashing her phone.
NSW Police confirmed they were called to a Harrington Park home, in Sydney's south-west, around 1pm on Monday, after reports of a domestic violence incident.
Officers attended and arrested Leilua, who was then taken to Camden Police Station, where he was charged with common assault (DV); damage or destroy property (DV).
Luciano Leilua, pictured with daughter Ida-Lynn, has been charged with domestic violence offences after an incident on Monday
He was granted bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on October 11.
Leilua broke his silence on Tuesday, through his lawyer Elias Tabchouri, who said his client would be pleading not guilty.
'I can confirm that Mr Leilua denies any
