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Police charge North Queensland Cowboys player Luciano Leilua with alleged DV offences

New South Wales Police have charged North Queensland Cowboys player Luciano Leilua with alleged domestic violence offences in Sydney.

Police allege the 26-year-old assaulted a woman who is known to him, and smashed her phone.

He's been charged with two DV offences — including common assault and damaging or destroying property, and is due to appear in Campbelltown Local Court on October 11.

In a statement, the North Queensland Cowboys said the club "was aware of an alleged incident regarding Luciano Leilua which has resulted in police charges".

The club added it was "gathering further information and assisting the NRL Integrity Unit, and providing support to all parties involved".

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