Former Melbourne player Liam Jurrah released on bail after handing himself into police
TROUBLED footballer Liam Jurrah has been released on bail after voluntarily surrendering himself to police.
TROUBLED footballer Liam Jurrah has been released on bail after voluntarily surrendering himself to police.
On Tuesday, the Elizabeth Magistrates Court issued a warrant for Jurrah's arrest, after he failed to appear on charges of assault and drink driving.
This afternoon, Jurrah surrendered himself to the Elizabeth Police Station, and appeared in court within the hour.
Joanna Caracoussis, for Jurrah, said in court her client accepted he needs to be more organised in future.
She said he also apologised to the court for his mistake.
Magistrate Joanne Tracey released Jurrah on bail, noting there was no opposition from prosecution.
She ordered he reside at an address at Valley View and report to the Holden Hill police station, once a week.
She ordered he face court again in March.
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