Chris Sandow charged with public nuisance

Rugby league star Chris Sandow has been charged with public nuisance after a fight in Queensland's South Burnett region.

The Queensland Police Service did not officially name the 27-year-old but said the charge came as a result of an alleged "ongoing disturbance" at Cherbourg on the weekend.

Footage of the incident shows the former Parramatta Eels halfback taking part in an alleged street fight as a crowd watches on.

He had returned to Australia after quitting his English Super League club Warrington.

Sandow is due to appear in the Murgon Magistrates Court on January 10.

"More people are expected to be charged," police said in a statement.