Departing Brisbane Broncos star charged with assault

Departing Brisbane Broncos star Anthony Milford has been charged with assault, just weeks before he was set to join the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Queensland Police said officers were called to Marshall Street in Brisbane's Fortitude Valley just before 2am on reports of a disturbance.

A 27-year-old Forest Lakes man was arrested and charged with three counts of assault and one count of wilful damage.

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He was bailed and will face court on October 20.

The Brisbane Broncos also released a statement.

"Anthony Milford has completed his contractual duties with the Brisbane Broncos," the club said.

"He is on leave and due to begin a new NRL contract elsewhere at the commencement of the 2022 pre-season.

"As the matter is now before the courts, the Broncos will make no further comment."

Milford was set to start with South Sydney in November.

The NRL Integrity Unit has been made aware of the charges.