Former Canterbury Bulldogs hooker Michael Lichaa has reportedly been involved in a 'domestic altercation' over the weekend, which involves a current NRL player.
The Daily Telegraphreported on Monday morning that Lichaa had been charged by police with common assault (DV), destroy or damage property (DV) and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm (DV).
The 27-year old, who last year played for Cronulla-Caringbah in Sydney Shield, was involved in an altercation in Connells Point in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Senior reporter Phil Rothfield told Big Sports Breakfast on Monday that the incident also involves a current Bulldogs player.
“There’s a story on the front page of the Tele this morning that I don’t want to discuss at length. It involves Michael Lichaa, who is no longer at the Bulldogs and is now playing NSWRL in Sydney Shield," he said.
"The name of a Canterbury Bulldogs player who was involved in the altercation will come out today with police and the NRL Integrity Unit.
"I hear this player might have been injured too, which is a concern.
"Unfortunately, it is back in the news and it will be a big talking point today in rugby league."
Lichaa played 113 NRL games across stints with Cronulla and Canterbury, and has also represented Lebanon on five occasions.
He was taken to hospital with cuts to his arm on Sunday morning, and was released later that day before being questioned by police over the alleged assault of a 26-year old woman.