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Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling has police assault charges dropped after Central Coast brawl
All but one charge has been dropped against Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling, who was accused of assaulting a police officer in a brawl at a NSW Central Coast restaurant late last year.
Key points:
- NSW Police have dropped six of the seven charges against Raiders player Tom Starling
- Starling has pleaded not guilty to the final charge of hindering an officer
- Coach Ricky Stuart previously defended Starling’s actions, saying he was helping his family
The 22-year-old footballer had been charged with seven offences after a police officer was left with a cut to his hand while allegedly intervening in a fight involving Starling and three other men, who were also charged over the fight.
A police statement at the time said Starling and two other…
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