AFL player interviewed over club assault

By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS

HAWTHORN AFL player Bradley Hill has been reportedly interviewed by police over an alleged assault at the Empire nightclub in Narre Warren.
A police spokeswoman said an altercation allegedly occurred between a man and three other people about 12.30am on 24 January at the Lauderdale Road venue.
The man, a 21-year-old from Berwick, was subsequently treated for minor facial injuries.
Casey CIU detectives have interviewed a 22-year-old Ashwood man and a 22-year-old Pakenham woman as part of an ongoing investigation.
Hawthorn Football Club confirmed one of its players was assisting police over the investigation.
“As the matter is under investigation the club will not be making further comment at this time,” the club stated.
Media reports have named Hill as the investigated player, who reportedly told the club he was simply an observer of the incident.