I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! Australia 2023‘s Harry Garside has released a statement addressing recent allegations of domestic violence.
The Olympic Boxer was taken into custody at Sydney International Airport on May 2, after police launched an investigation into reports of an incident involving a 32-year-old woman, a NSW Police spokeswoman told AAP.
On May 3, the 25-year-old addressed the allegations on Instagram, stating that he had “nothing to hide”.
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to domestic abuse and may trigger some readers.
“The conduct of police in the presence of the media at Sydney International Airport yesterday took me completely by surprise,” the athlete wrote.
“I categorically deny the allegations of violence and dispute the account given to the police.
“I have nothing to hide and will defend myself against this charge.
“The police have not been provided with all of the facts and I am confident that my reputation will be vindicated through the legal process.
“Because the matter is before the courts, I won’t be saying anything further,” he concluded.
Harry Garside will appear at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court
Garside is being charged with domestic-violence-related common assault and will appear at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on May 24.
According to The Daily Telegraph, police will allege that Garside hit his ex-girlfriend Ash Ruscoe on the head with his elbow and that there was a physical clash over a mobile phone.
At the time of the alleged assault, the reality star was reportedly visiting Ruscoe’s apartment in Bondi to retrieve his possessions after their breakup.
The NSW Police release a statement about Harry Garside’s arrest
The NSW Police have released the following statement:
“Last month, officers from Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command commenced an investigation into reports of an alleged domestic violence-related incident at Bellevue Hill on Wednesday 1 March 2023.
“Following inquiries, a 25-year-old man was arrested at Sydney International Airport at about 2.40 pm today (Tuesday 2 May 2023). He was taken to Mascot Police Station and charged with common assault (DV). He was granted conditional bail to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday 24 May 2023.”
Ruscoe was ambushed by 7News reporters on May 2 and when asked if she was surprised by the charges made against Garside she replied with a simple “no”.
Ruscoe is a wellness instructor and personal trainer. She competed on another Ten reality show, the Amazing Race Australia with former partner, Sidney Pierucci.
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