Tarryn Thomas allegedly held hostage at gunpoint
The former North Melbourne star has been embroiled in a police probe after claiming he was held hostage during a late night car sale gone wrong.
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Controversial former AFL player Tarryn Thomas has been embroiled in a police probe after claiming he was held hostage at gunpoint earlier this month.
The former North Melbourne star made a complaint to police, alleging he was held hostage during a late night car sale in Ballarat gone wrong.
It is believed he told police he travelled to a Ballarat pub with friends to sell his girlfriend’s vehicle, meeting a group of men about 9pm on April 12.
Thomas, 25, told police he and his friends were held at gunpoint by two men, who demanded they hand over the car and cash.
Police initially investigated claims Thomas and his friends were held for several hours before they were released but Thomas has since withdrawn the statement.
In a statement, Victoria Police said: “Ballarat Crime Investigation Unit detectives were investigating an incident that was reported in Ballarat over the weekend of the 12-13 April.
“A statement was initially provided to police by a victim; however, this has since been withdrawn.
“As a result, the investigation has now concluded.’’
Thomas was sacked by the Kangaroos in February last year over repeated conduct breaches and suspended for 18 games by the AFL after being found guilty of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman.
A charge regarding the harassment of a former partner was heard in court before being dropped.
He pleaded guilty to breaching a court order but avoided a criminal conviction and was placed on a 12-month good behaviour bond.
Thomas was banned from playing in the AFL or for any club with an AFL affiliation this year.
Despite being eligible to play for some VFL, SANFL or WAFL teams this year, he was not picked up by any club.
It is understood the car at the centre of the alleged incident has been found and returned.
The AFL has not made a decision about Thomas’ eligibility to play in the league next year.
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