Shocking moment the NRL’s brightest young star Reece Walsh is ARRESTED on a night out on the Gold Coast
- NRL star Reece Walsh is arrested by police on the Gold Coast outside nightclub
- 19-year-old Warriors fullback is facing ‘drug and public order offences’
- Footage shows the young star arguing with police before being handcuffed
- Walsh won the NRL Rookie of the Year award last week after breakout season
NRL star Reece Walsh has been arrested in the Gold Coast on ‘drug and public order offences’ with footage emerging of the 19-year-old being led away by police.
The New Zealand Warriors fullback was speaking to officers outside a nightclub in Surfers Paradise on Saturday night hours after Penrith’s preliminary final win over the Melbourne Storm.
Walsh was given a ‘move on direction’ to leave an area near Caville Avenue, with officers finding him still at the location 45 minutes later.
The 19-year-old, who was named the game’s Rookie of the Year by the Player’s Association last week, was handcuffed and walked away by police with shocked fans watching on nearby.
Police confirmed they were investigating the alleged incident, with the potential for ‘drug and public order offences’ to come for the young star.
NRL star Reece Walsh has been arrested in the Gold Coast with footage emerging of the 19-year-old being led away by police
Walsh capped an incredible rookie season that included playing State of Origin for Queensland by winning the Rookie of the Year award
The teenager, who was sensationally let go by the Brisbane Broncos at the start of last season, immediately established himself as one of the best young talents in the NRL, making his State of Origin debut in his rookie season.
Walsh, who grew up on the Gold Coast, posted videos to his TikTok page earlier in the night with teammates.
The 19-year-old, who has a newborn daughter with partner Freda, was recorded speaking with police outside a Surfers Paradise nightclub with several onlookers realising it was the Warriors star.
Walsh was given a ‘move on direction’ to leave an area near Caville Avenue, with officers finding him still at the location 45 minutes later. They then handcuffed Walsh and led him away
Walsh, who grew up on the Gold Coast, posted videos to his TikTok page earlier in the night with teammates
Walsh appears to argue with officers before they handcuff him and lead him away.
‘About 12.15am this morning police from Surfers Paradise ordered a move on direction to a 19-year-old male,’ A Queensland Police spokesperson said.
‘About 45 minutes later officers observed that male in the same area.
‘As a result he was arrested and taken to Surfers Paradise Police Station.’
Investigations are continuing into the incident.
The Warriors confirmed Walsh had been involved in an incident and that they had informed the NRL Integrity Unit of police investigations.
‘Vodafone Warriors CEO Cameron George has confirmed fullback Reece Walsh was arrested following an incident on the Gold Coast last night,’ the club said in a statement.
‘He said he had met Walsh this morning and had informed the NRL Integrity Unit.
‘George added while the matter is under investigation the club would not be making further comment until a later stage.’
The 19-year-old, who has a newborn daughter with partner Freda, was recorded speaking with police outside a Surfers Paradise nightclub with onlookers realising it was the Warriors star
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