Following his arrest at Sydney Airport, I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! star Harry Garside will face a charge of common assault.
The Olympic boxer competed in the most current season of the Australian edition of the reality show, which ended just a few days ago.
Garside, 25, was detained on his way home from Johannesburg on Tuesday after police opened an inquiry into accusations of an incident involving a 32-year-old lady.
The boxer has now stated that he intends to fight to clear his name.
‘The conduct of police in the presence of the media at Sydney International Airport yesterday took me completely by surprise,’ he said in a statement to Metro.co.uk.
‘I categorically deny the allegations of violence and dispute the account given to police.
‘I have nothing to hide and will defend myself against this charge.’
He added that 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 said.
In a statement, NSW Police told Metro that last month, officers commenced the investigation following the alleged incident on March 1.
‘Following inquiries, a 25-year-old man was arrested at Sydney International Airport about 2.40pm on Tuesday,’ it said.
‘He was taken to Mascot Police Station and charged with common assault (domestic violence).’
The Australian edition of I’m A Celebrity takes place in South Africa’s Kruger National Park.
Former netballer Liz Ellis won the tournament, with Garside coming in second and Below Deck star Aesha Scott coming in third.
The Australian Olympic bronze medalist in men’s lightweight boxing has won seven Australian national boxing championships.
He plans to participate for Australia in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! airs on Channel Ten in Australia.
Source My Celebrity Life.
