Hawks AFL player involved in police probe

Hawthorn have confirmed that one of their players is assisting police following an alleged assault earlier this year.

Hawthorn AFL premiership player Bradley Hill is involved in a police investigation following an alleged nightclub assault.

Detectives are looking into allegations of an altercation between a man and three other people on January 24 at suburban Narre Warren.

Victorian Police said that the 21-year-old man was treated for minor facial injuries.

"Two of the members of the other party, a 22-year-old man from Ashwood and a 22-year-old woman from Pakenham, have since been interviewed by police in relation to their involvement.

The Hawks have confirmed a player is involved, without naming him.

"Hawthorn is aware that one of its players is assisting police in an investigation into a report of an alleged altercation on January 24," they said in a statement.