Dylan Walker’s fiancee allegedly seen cowering in the street

Former Miss Universe Australia finalist Alexandra Ivkovic was reportedly seen cowering in the street as she was allegedly assaulted by Manly star Dylan Walker outside their home on Sydney’s northern beaches.

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NRL star Dylan Walker has been charged with bashing his fiancee amid reports she was seen cowering in the street.

Former Miss Universe Australia finalist Alexandra Ivkovic was allegedly assaulted outside their home in Dee Why on Sydney’s Northern Beaches on Wednesday.

Yesterday Ms Ivkovic, 24, who suffered minor cuts to her shoulder, leg and feet, had left their three-bedroom home on Prescott Ave to stay with her parents nearby.

Dylan Walker and fiancee Alexandra Ivkovic. Picture: Instagram/@dwalkz_3

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She had been treated on the roadside by paramedics following the alleged assault.

Walker, 24, was charged with common assault and assault­ occasioning bodily harm. The Sea Eagles player was released on conditional bail and is due to face Manly Local Court on Tuesday, when the court will also hear an application for an apprehended­ violence order which police have lodged on Ms Ivkovic’s behalf.

Manly chief executive Lyall Gorman said that the incident was “extraordinarily disappointing” for Sea Eagles fans but it was too early to decide­ Walker’s future.

Mr Gorman said he “did not have all the facts” and was unable to shed light on the footballer’s future.

He said he had spoken to the NRL’s Integrity Unit. Although a process exists­ for players to go through “the full legal process” before sanctions are imposed, action could be taken earlier if the evidence was “strong and clear”, he said.

Ivkovic was treated on the roadside by paramedics following the alleged assault. Picture: Instagram/@dwalkz_3

“I haven’t been able to speak to Dylan personally,” Mr Gorman said. “I have spoken to his partner … twice last night and twice this morning and (we’re) trying to make sure we look after her welfare and that of her family.

“She’s in good care with her mum and dad.

“It is a matter before the courts so it’s also too early to make full judgment.”

Walker, who played four Tests for the Kangaroos in the 2014 Four Nations series­, came under the spotlight two years ago when he was fined $10,000 by the club after he punched a hole in his apartment front door, fracturing his hand and missing a month of football.

In May this year he missed six weeks with a fractured cheekbone after he and Melbourne centre Curtis Scott traded blows at AAMI Park. “It’s not the first time he’s been in trouble. And it gets highlighted more in our game because the profile (of rugby league) is so high,” Mr Gorman said.

Dylan Walker suffered a fractured eye socket after trading blows with Melbourne centre Curtis Scott in May this year. Picture: Daniel Munoz

“So it’s not the first time he’s been in a bother. It’s probably the third time that I’m aware of so clearly there might be some anger issues or other welfare issues that Dylan really needs to take the time and address.”

Domestic Violence NSW chief executive Moo Baulch said the allegations levelled against Walker set a bad example to young NRL fans.

“High-profile sporting personalities and others in the spotlight need to be held to a higher level of account than the average person,” she said. “They hold a position that is of influence to young people particularly … I know the NRL clubs have done quite a lot of training around working to support victims.”