CCTV which includes Tanner Bruhn in spotlight over sex assault probe

A nightclub’s CCTV footage which includes Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn is expected to form a key part into the investigation of an alleged sexual assault.

Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn. Picture: David Caird

A nightclub’s CCTV footage which includes Geelong midfielder Tanner Bruhn is expected to form a key part into the investigation of an alleged sexual assault.

The Herald Sun can reveal Bruhn and his friends were on a night out in Geelong on February 4 last year, just hours before the alleged incident occurred.

The group visited retro venue Beavs Bar on Little Malop St and controversial nightclub Bloom on Moorabool St.

Tanner Bruhn was interviewed by detectives last month.

It is believed Bruhn and his friends were partying into the early hours of the morning.

Victoria Police confirmed an alleged sexual assault took place in Belmont — a suburb of Geelong — on February 5.

Bruhn and his mate were interviewed by detectives last month about their knowledge of the incident.

The young gun was spoken to by the Sexual Offences and Child Investigation Team on September 26, a day after he celebrated Wacky Wednesday with his teammates.

Bloom nightclub on Moorabool St. Picture: Alan Barber

The Herald Sun has been told police requested CCTV footage from Bloom following the incident on February 5.

Police regularly use CCTV footage as part of criminal investigations, whether it is to identify offenders or verify witness statements.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the pair was not arrested and were free to go after the interview.

“Police have interviewed two men as part of an investigation into an alleged sexual assault in February 2023,” she said.

“The men were released pending further investigation into the matter.”

Bruhn signed a two-year contract extension with Geelong in June. Picture: Dylan Burns

AFL spokesman Jay Allen said the AFL was aware of the matter.

“As it is a Victoria Police investigation, we are not in a position to make any further comment at this time,” he said.

Bruhn is currently on a trip in the US with a group of fellow AFL players including Jack Ginnivan, Matt Guelfi, Jye Caldwell and Archie Perkins.

On Thursday, Guelfi posted a photo of Tanner in a pool with the caption: “Been stuck worse places (sic)” and tagged the location as Austin, Texas.

Bruhn signed a two-year contract extension with Geelong in June, tying him to the club until the end of 2027.

Geelong Football Club was contacted for comment.