Majak Daw has been released pending further inquiries. Source: News Limited
Majak Daw in training. Source: News Corp Australia
UPDATE: AFL star Majak Daw has denied sex assault allegations being investigated by police.
The North Melbourne forward, who it has emerged was arrested last month over allegations dating back to 2007, has said he is horrified by the claims.
The alleged victim told investigators she was assaulted by the Daw at Altona North when she was a teenager.
A Victoria Police statement said: “Sexual crimes squad detectives arrested and interviewed a 23-year-old Wyndham Vale man on May 25, 2014, in relation to historical sexual assault in Altona North in 2007.”
He was released without charge. No further comment would be made as the investigation was continuing, a spokeswoman said.
When approached by the Herald Sun on May 22 over speculation of impending charges over a sex assault matter, the Kangaroos star said he was shocked.
“It’s 100 per cent wrong,” he said.
“I’m so shocked to even hear about this. I’m shocked to even hear the police want to be in contact with me about it. That’s really bizarre.”
North Melbourne said at the time that executives had spoken to Daw about claims and were told he had no idea what they were about.
The club said it believed Daw’s version of events and said he was troubled to have been accused of such a serious offence.
When asked if he was 100 per cent sure he did not have a case to answer he said: “I’m being honest with you — sexual assault. What?”
Daw did not return calls last night but it is understood the club is standing by him.
North Melbourne issued a statement saying it would not comment on the allegations, no charges had been laid and it had no indication they would be.
“We request the privacy of all parties be respected,” the club said.
Club sources said Daw had kept them fully informed.
Daw is the first Sudanese-born footballer to play at senior level in the AFL.
He is regarded as having enormous potential and is one of his club’s main marketing figures.
The 195cm, Daw joined the Kangaroos in 2010 as a rookie and made his debut last year.
Daw has played 12 games and kicked 14 goals.
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