NSW Police are investigating whether rugby league stars Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr breached COVID-19 restrictions on a weekend away.
The probe comes after Addo-Carr posted photos on social media of a group of 12 men – including Mitchell – on a camping trip at Taree, on the Mid-North Coast, despite the NSW government urging people to stay away from coastal areas.
In one photo, which has since been deleted, the group is gathered around a campfire in an apparent breach of social-distancing regulations.
There are also videos of Melbourne Storm winger Addo-Carr on a dirt bike.
“Blackfulla adventures Camping with the brothers on @iam_lm01 (Latrell Mitchell’s) property biripi country, throwing the bikes around & hunting, I’m next to buy a big property I think,” he wrote.
There was no time stamp on the images.
Mitchell has a farm at Taree, and spent much of his summer there while considering his contract options before joining South Sydney.
However, Addo-Carr’s social media suggests he has spent the majority of the coronavirus shutdown in Sydney.
Despite some states starting to relax coronavirus restrictions, NSW residents are still confined to their homes except for work, essential shopping, personal exercise, medical appointments and compassionate visits.
“The matter will be investigated. What action is taken will fall out of that investigation,” NSW Deputy Police Commissioner Gary Worboys said.
“Police haven’t been backward at all in taking complaints, making investigations and taking the appropriate action.”
The pictures emerged a day after the NRL handed its 48-page draft biosecurity measures to clubs. They include asking players to stay home except for training, playing, doctor’s visits and essential food shopping.
They also dictate that players should not have visitors in their homes.
The NRL has threatened teams with the loss of points and heavy fines if any players break the rules.
The national body wants NRL competition to resume by May 28.
-with AAP
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