Dutch cyclist retires early from Wollongong race following alleged night-time altercation with teenagers at hotel
“It’s further alleged the man then pushed both teenagers, with one falling to the ground and the other being pushed into a wall, causing a minor graze to her elbow,” the spokesperson said.
“Hotel management were notified of the incident, who then called police. Officers from St George police area command attended and arrested a 27-year-old man shortly after.” The individual, understood to be Van der Poel, was taken to Kogarah police station and charged with two counts of common assault. He was granted conditional bail and is due to appear on Tuesday at the Sutherland local court.“I went to bed early and many children in the hallway of my room found it necessary to knock on the door continuously,” Van der PoelVan der Poel said he returned to his hotel room at 4am on Sunday morning. The race began at 10.15am.
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