Footy star arrested over allegations he punched and kicked a woman in the face in domestic violence incident

NRL star Taylan May will appear in court after he was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning over an alleged domestic violence incident that allegedly occurred in April.

NSW Police confirmed at around 5am on Saturday that a man, 22, was arrested at an address in Penrith in connection with an alleged domestic violence incident that took place last month.

“Police were advised at approximately 9pm on Monday 8 April 2024 that the man had allegedly assaulted a woman he knew during an argument at a house in Werrington,” a statement said.

‘It is alleged he punched her in the face and leg.

“The man was taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV), and two counts of stalking/intimidation with intent to cause actual bodily harm etc (DV).”

The winger made his NRL debut in 2021 and has been a key player for the Panthers (pictured)

May also recently raised eyebrows after getting a neck tattoo with his surname (pictured)

May was granted conditional bail and will appear at Penrith Local Court on May 28.

May, 21, signed a contract extension in March earlier this year, committing to Penrith until at least the end of 2026.

He will not be in Brisbane this weekend for Magic Round.

The Panthers released a statement on Saturday when news of May’s arrest became public.

‘Penrith Panthers are aware of an alleged incident involving player Taylan May which has led to police charges.

“Panthers have informed the NRL Integrity Unit and will cooperate throughout the process.

‘As this is a legal matter the club wishes to make no further comment at this stage.’

Earlier this month, May revealed why he gets the word ‘pain’ tattooed under his right eye.

“It’s actually a bit of a message for everything I’ve been through,” May told the Sydney Morning Herald.

May also provided a major talking point with footy fans in March after this hit on Broncos fullback Reece Walsh (pictured)

May made headlines earlier this year after posting a video on social media that appears to show him driving a car driving almost double the speed limit in a Sydney residential area

He also publicly waded into the drama surrounding rugby league commentator Paul Kent outside a Rozelle pub

“Growing up, the trauma….I’ve been on the housing board all my life, except last year when my parents bought a house. It was a tough upbringing.’

May also explained why he got his last name tattooed on his neck.

“I got this during our week off a few weeks ago,” he said. ‘I have my friend’s rates. I don’t like to fit into society’s agenda. I like to be different. That’s the reason behind it.

‘I have no regrets. I am who I am.’

May made headlines earlier this year after posting a video on social media that appears to show him driving a car driving almost double the speed limit in a residential area.

A link to Sydney-based car rental company Ruthless Rentals was added to the footage, with distinctive tattoos on the driver’s left arm proving May is not behind the wheel.

The Instagram accounts for both May and Ruthless Rentals were later deleted, with the NRL Integrity Unit and Penrith following up.

“I put myself in other people’s shoes,” May said of the incident. ‘I was in the car, but I wasn’t driving. I can’t tell who was driving.

‘I didn’t think that was the case [much in it] but that’s the world we live in. We are controversial [NRL players]so every little thing [becomes a story]. I heard I was under investigation, but I haven’t read much about it.

‘I’m back on social media now. I needed a reset. I’ll do it here and there. I’ll probably do it again. I don’t like seeing all those negative things. I know that’s part of it.’