Chiefs player allegedly assaults girlfriend
A Kaizer Chiefs player was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend.
Kaizer Chiefs midfielder, George Lebese (26), was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in Silverton, east of Pretoria on Sunday, police said.
Gauteng police spokesperson Lieutenant Kay Makhubela said it was believed Lebese assaulted the woman and damaged her vehicle.
The Mamelodi-born Amakhosi star is expected to appear in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court soon on charges of assault and damage to property.
Kaizer Chiefs on Tuesday released a statement on its website stating that the club had been informed that Lebese had been accused of “being involved in an incident”.
“The player has handed himself over to the relevant authorities and the matter is being attended to,” the statement read.
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