Olympic boxing medallist Harry Garside has been charged with assault after being arrested on his return to Australia from filming reality TV series I’m a Celebrity.
Garside was taken into custody at the baggage claim at Sydney International Airport on Tuesday.
Police launched an investigation into reports of an alleged domestic violence-related incident in March 1 at Bellevue Hill in Sydney’s east, a NSW Police spokeswoman said.
Garside has been charged with common assault (DV) and told 7 News he would defend the charge, as he left Mascot Police Station.
“Me and my lawyer will release a statement in the coming hours,” he said late on Tuesday.
He is due to appear at Downing Centre Local Court on May 24.
Garside won bronze for Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has won seven Australian national boxing championships.
The champion men’s lightweight boxer intends to compete for Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Garside recently appeared on the ninth season of I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! He was runner-up to former champion netballer Liz Ellis.
Garside posted a picture to his Instagram as he departed South Africa after filming finished, showing him and his father on the plane.
“Had to upgrade my best mate to business with me. His first time flying business,” he wrote.
“Money comes and goes, memories with loved ones last forever.”
The finale aired on Sunday night.
-with AAP
