Nene Macdonald allegedly attacked following PNG win
COWBOYS recruit Nene Macdonald has allegedly been assaulted in Papua New Guinea, just hours after representing the PNG Kumuls.
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COWBOYS recruit Nene Macdonald has allegedly been assaulted in Papua New Guinea, just hours after representing the PNG Kumuls in their 32-22 victory over the England Knights.
Early reports suggest the winger was out celebrating with teammates when he was allegedly hit over the head with a bottle at Lamana Hotel in Port Moresby on Saturday night.
It is understood Macdonald is currently on his way back to Australia.
The Port Moresby-born Macdonald signed with the Cowboys early last month and a club spokesman said North Queensland were only made aware of the alleged incident late on Sunday afternoon but believe the 24-year-old is okay.
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The Cowboys will make contact with the Cairns product as soon as he arrives back home to check on his condition.
The Kumuls also released a statement on Sunday afternoon to say police were investigating the incident.
“The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football League (PNGRFL) has been made aware of an
incident involving a PNG Kumul player on Saturday night in Port Moresby,” the statement said.
“PNGRFL CEO Reatau Rau said the PNGRFL will request the Police Minister and his department to carry out a thorough investigation into this incident.
“PNGRFL will issue a statement as soon as the facts have been established.”
Macdonald took to Facebook to assure fans he was fine on Sunday afternoon.
“Thanks everyone for the messages and concern,” he wrote.
“I am fine and just disappointed last night ended the way it did after a good win for the Kumuls with unnecessary violence. Thanks to all the Kumuls fans for all the support.”
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