North Queensland Cowboys star Luciano Leilua allegedly assaults woman and smashes her phone

The North Queensland Cowboys player is accused of attacking a 26-year-old woman known to him.

NRL star Luciano Leilua has been charged after allegedly assaulting a woman and smashing her phone.

The North Queensland Cowboys player is accused of attacking a 26-year-old woman known to him.

Leilua, 26, was arrested at a home in Harrington Park, south west of Sydney, on Monday.

Police charged him with two domestic violence offences – common assault and damaging or destroying property, the Townsville Bulletin reported.

He was granted bail and will face Campbelltown Local Court on October 11.

Luciano Leilua. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Leilua is due to represent Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup, which begins in the UK on October 15.

Leilua has played 110 NRL games and joined the Cowboys on a deal worth more than $2 million last year.

He previously played for St. George Illawarra and Wests Tigers.

“Police were called to a home on Alexandra Crescent at Harrington Park about 1pm today after receiving reports about an alleged domestic violence incident,” NSW Police said.

“Officers from Narellan Police Area Command attended and were told a 26-year-old woman had allegedly been assaulted by a man known to her.

“It’s further alleged the man smashed her phone after assaulting her.

“A 26-year-old man was arrested at the home and taken to Camden Police Station where he was charged with common assault (DV); damage or destroy property (DV).

“He’s been given bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on 11 October 2022.”