‘See what you do to me?’: Former NRL player arrested…
- The former Souths, Wests Tigers star appeared in court in Sydney
- It came after police investigated the alleged breach of the AVO
- The AVO was issued by the 30-year-old’s wife
Former NRL player James Roberts has been driven from a Sydney court in dramatic scenes as he rammed a police van.
The 30-year-old attended Downing Center Local Court on Wednesday to face a citation for a domestic violence arrest warrant.
The order was made by a senior police officer and lists his wife Anna Jovanovic as the person in need of protection.
Roberts was pictured being led into a van by police officers after an alleged outburst at court on Wednesday
The former South Sydney and Wests Tigers star hit the police van (pictured) while being arrested
It is understood Mr Roberts, who has played for the Wests Tigers and South Sydney Rabbitohs, allegedly had an outburst at court before being escorted from the building by police.
Multiple police officers escorted him out of the building, walking alongside him and down the stairs to the van.
As he entered the vehicle, Mr. Roberts could be seen punching the back door, causing the officers to flinch.
He could be heard shouting ‘See what you’re doing to me?’ from inside the van.
Once known as the NRL’s fastest player, Roberts was heard shouting, ‘See what you’re doing to me?’ after being placed in the vehicle
The 30-year-old was appearing in court after police investigated alleged breaches of an AVO taken out against him by his wife Anna Jovanovic.
Roberts played for the Tigers (pictured), Rabbitohs, Penrith, Brisbane and Gold Coast during his 168-game NRL career
Exclusive footage shows the moments when he got nervous and punched the police car.
NSW Police released a statement saying officers were investigating reports of alleged AVO breaches.
“Following inquiries, police arrested a 30-year-old man at Downing Center Local Court at approximately 12pm today,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“He was taken to Mascot Police Station where he is currently assisting police with enquiries.”
Roberts is a former NRL player who played as a center for the Wests Tigers but retired in 2022.
He also had stints with the South Sydney Rabbitohs, Penrith Panthers, Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos, and played at representative level for the Indigenous All Stars, City Origin and in the 2018 State of Origin series for NSW.
Roberts is due back in court later this month for the AVO.
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