SYDNEY - Wests Tigers have stood down Daine Laurie after he was charged with assaulting his partner by NSW Police early this morning.
The promising 25-year-old prop forward has been stood down from all club activities pending a police investigation.
"The board has made the decision to stand Daine Laurie
down for an indefinite period," said Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys.
"There is a need to allow the proper legal processes to run their course but we also believe standing Daine down is the appropriate course of action considering the best interest of all parties concerned.
"The club is working with authorities on the matter and is committed to providing support and counselling to all parties.
"The club enforces a strict code of conduct for all of its employees and is totally opposed to any action that places the health, safety and wellbeing of any individual in jeopardy."
Laurie has played 20 NRL games since his debut in 2008, 10 games in each season.
NSW police confirmed they were called to a domestic dispute at Leumeah shortly after midnight on Wednesday and arrested a 25-year-old male in relation to an assault on his partner.
Laurie has been bailed to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on September 22.
- AAP
