Victorian police drop assault charges against NBL star Mitch Creek

Victoria Police prosecutors have withdrawn assault charges against NBL star Mitch Creek.

The 28-year-old, who plays for the South East Melbourne Phoenix, was facing charges of intentionally causing injury, recklessly causing injury and unlawful assault.

On Wednesday afternoon, prosecutors told a contest mention hearing at the Sunshine Magistrates’ Court they would be withdrawing the charges.

The magistrate struck out all charges during the brief hearing.

More to come.