Geelong Cats player Jack Steven in hospital after Saturday night incident
Police are investigating a Saturday night incident that left an AFL star admitting himself into hospital after reportedly being stabbed.
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Geelong star Jack Steven remains in hospital after being admitted overnight after receiving a wound to his chest region.
Victoria Police are investigating the matter with the club releasing a statement on Sunday morning.
“The club is aware that Jack Steven was injured in an incident last night,” the statement read.
“Jack is in hospital and recovering. The club’s concern is for Jack’s health and well being.
“The matter has been referred to police and until their investigations are completed the club will not be in position to offer further comment.”
The Herald Sun reported his injury is not believed to be a serious and will not prevent him from returning to football in the short term.
AFL newsbreaker Damian Barrett provided further information surrounding the incident on Channel 9’s Sunday Footy Show when news of the incident came to light.
“Jack Steven presented himself to hospital at 1am this morning (Sunday) in Melbourne,” Barrett said.
“He did so on the back of receiving a wound to his chest region which we believe was inflicted by a sharp instrument. The club is aware of it, the police are investigating.”
Jack Steven presented at hospital overnight with a non-life threatening injury. Police hope to speak to him later today. @agerealfooty
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Victoria Police released a statement on Sunday afternoon.
“Stonnington Crime Investigation Unit detectives are investigating after a 30-year-old Lorne man presented at a Melbourne hospital overnight with a non-life-threatening injury,” the statement read.
“Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and hope to speak to the victim again later today.
“Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
Geelong premiership captain Cameron Ling was rocked by the news and said he had spoken to the club and confirmed the wound came from a knife.
“At his best he is a wonderful footballer and he came to the Cats looking for a change of scenery to reinvigorate his love of the game,” Ling said on ABC Radio.
“He has battled mental health issues and worked through those and loved being at the beach and close to the coastal lifestyle and all reports from the club were he was training hard through the summer until the season stopped because of coronavirus.
“He was excited about what the season held for him. We don’t know many details other than that footy is the furthest thing from his mind and his family’s mind. All it is will be his health and wellbeing and recovering from this.”
The 30-year-old was traded to the Cats last October after a decorated 183-game career with St Kilda, where he won four best-and-fairest awards. Steven didn’t play in Geelong’s round one loss against GWS in March before the AFL season was suspended.
Originally published as Geelong Cats player Jack Steven in hospital after Saturday night incident