Geelong Cats player Jack Steven in hospital after Saturday night incidentNews.com.au
17 May 2020Geelong 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.”
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.”
The Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph revealed the star had been “stabbed”.
“Scant detail but the Cats believe Jack Steven has a chest wound after being stabbed. Horrific incident and club still trying to piece together the circumstances,” Ralph tweeted.
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