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Raiders coach Ricky Stuart supports Tom Starling after police assault charges
Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has come out in support of up-and-coming player Tom Starling, who is accused of assaulting a police officer in a brawl on the NSW Central Coast.
Key points:
- Tom Starling is facing charges including assaulting police over the brawl at Kincumber
- Ricky Stuart says his player was trying to help his family when he became involved
- The NRL integrity unit is investigating, though no decision has been made about whether to stand Starling down
Starling, 22, appeared in Gosford Local Court yesterday, after the brawl at a restaurant in Kincumber on Saturday evening left a police officer with a cut to his hand.
He and three other men are facing charges including assaulting an officer in execution of duty and affray.
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