Wests Tigers forward arrested in New York

NRL player Matthew Lodge has been arrested in New York after he allegedly stalked two women and assaulted a man.

NRL player Matthew Lodge has been arrested in the US for allegedly stalking two women and assaulting a man.

The 20-year-old Wests Tigers forward is accused of following two women home to a unit block in New York, telling them "this is the night that you die".

It's alleged Lodge followed the women into a unit after they were let into the building by a male resident, Fairfax Media reports.

Lodge then assaulted the man and damaged the apartment, a New York police report said.

Lodge was charged with criminal mischief, reckless endangerment, criminal trespass, assault and menacing.

The charges come just months after the young player was stood down by the Tigers over similar domestic violence allegations.

Lodge was granted strict bail conditions after facing court in August for six offences including stalking, intimidation and assault.

* National domestic violence helpline: 1800 737 732 or 1800RESPECT. In an emergency call triple-zero.


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