Tigers’ Matt Lodge has been stood down from training after being arrested earlier this month

TIGERS prop Matt Lodge has been stood down from training after being arrested, with the NRL’s Integrity Unit launching an investigation into the incident.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Matt Lodge of the Tigers in action during the round 24 NRL match between the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium on August 21, 2014 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Renee McKay/Getty Images)

TIGERS prop Matt Lodge has been stood down from training after being arrested earlier this month, with the NRL’s Integrity Unit launching an investigation into the incident.

Reports emerged on Wednesday that Lodge, who was sanctioned by the NRL last year for writing “c***” on his wrist strapping while playing for NSW in their Under-20s State of Origin fixture, was arrested earlier this month in notorious Sydney nightspot Kings Cross.

“Wests Tigers can confirm that Matthew Lodge has been charged by the NSW Police following an altercation in the early hours of Sunday 11 January 2015,” the Tigers said in a statement on Wednesday.

Matt Lodge of NSW leaves the field of play after being sent off during the U20's State of Origin in 2014.

“The club finds Lodge’s actions unacceptable and is cooperating fully with the NRL Integrity Unit.

“Lodge was stood down from training for one week due to a breach of club protocol and further punishment will be considered once the NRL Integrity Unit has concluded investigating the matter.

“Wests Tigers will make no further comment at this time.”

According to reports, Lodge, who has played four NRL games for the Tigers, after joining them from Melbourne last season, was arrested after refusing to leave a Kings Cross nightclub.

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