PNGRFL to request police investigation on alleged assault

The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has been made aware of an incident involving a PNG Kumul player on Saturday night in Port Moresby.

In a short statement issued today (November 4th), PNGRFL CEO Reatau Rau said the PNGRFL will request the Police Minister and his department to carry out a thorough investigation into this incident.

“If what has happened to the player is true, we totally condemn this incident and deplore the unacceptable behaviour of the person/persons involved,” Rau said.

“PNGRFL will issue a statement as soon as the facts have been established.”

It has been alleged that during a night out with teammates, Nene Macdonald was assaulted at the Lamana Gold Club.

(PNGRFL CEO Reatau Rau)

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