Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg ‘was arrested outside his ex-wife’s home last weekend’ just hours after watching his former side beat England in Six Nations alongside celebrity pals
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg was arrested outside his ex-wife’s home last weekend, according to a report.
Hogg, who retired from rugby ahead of the World Cup last year, is understood to have been arrested on suspicion of causing fear and anxiety by behaving in a threatening or abusive manner last weekend.
He appeared to have attended an event with several celebrities, where he posed for photos with the likes of actor Martin Compston and chef Greg Wallace, to watch his former side take on England in the Six Nations in Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium.
After the match, which Scotland won 30-21, Hogg shared images on social media with the caption: ‘What a day. What a result. Great performance from the Scottish boys. I really enjoyed being among these legends @mrmartincompston and @greggawallace in the @ignite.experiences Players Lounge.”
This is reported by The sunHowever, he was arrested just hours later at around 5pm on Saturday at his old family home in Hawick, Roxburghshire.
Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg was reportedly arrested at his ex-wife’s home last weekend
Hogg was reportedly arrested on suspicion of causing fear and alarm by acting in a threatening or insulting manner
A few hours earlier he had posed for photos with Martin Compston (left) and Greg Wallace (right) in Scotland versus England
He is said to have been taken to Hawick police station and later released, although he will appear in court soon after a report is submitted to prosecutors.
A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: ‘Police were called to an address in Hawick at around 4.40pm on Sunday, February 25.
‘A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged. He was released on an undertaking to appeal at Jedburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
“A report will be submitted to the Attorney General on the budget.”
Police were also reportedly called early this year when Hogg was there The suninvolved in a drunken New Year’s Day family burglary at his brother’s home.
Hogg, who now does occasional punditry work, split from his wife Gillian last year before the birth of the couple’s fourth child, and soon went public with his relationship with jockey and Sky Sports presenter Leonna Mayor.
Last year he was awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honors List after making 100 appearances for his country and topping the list of their all-time leading try scorers.
Hogg split from his wife Gillian (left) last year after reportedly retiring to spend more time with his family
Shortly afterwards he revealed he was dating jockey and Sky Sports presenter Leonna Mayor (right)
He has four children with Gillian, and according to The sunhad refused to leave the family home after their divorce, with his then pregnant ex-partner moving in with her parents with the couple’s three children.
It is said that Hogg took time away from his rugby career to spend more time with his family.