NRL star David Fifita is arrested in Bali after ‘wild early morning brawl outside troubled night spot’
- David Fifita allegedly assaulted a security guard at the La Favela nightclub
- The 19-year-old was arrested by police and is waiting to be questioned
- Fifita, who is worth up to $1million a season, has 10 clubs fighting to sign him up
An NRL star is behind bars in Bali after an early morning brawl outside the same troubled nightspot where Nelson Asofa-Solomona landed himself in hot water last month.
Brisbane Broncos forward David Fifita was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a security guard at the La Favela nightclub in Seminyak about 1.50am on Saturday.
The 19-year-old was arrested by police and is waiting to be questioned, 7News reported.
Fifita was on holiday with fellow team player, Payne Haas.
Brisbane Broncos forward David Fifita (pictured) allegedly assaulted on a security guard at the La Favela nightclub in Seminyak about 1.50am on Saturday
Fifita (left) was on holiday with fellow team player, Payne Haas (right)
Under Indonesian law, officials are able to detain suspects in custody for 24 hours before being charged or freed.
A statement from Kuta police chief Puta Ika Prabawa said the alleged perpetrator was under the influence of alcohol.
‘Based on report, police went to the crime scene, asking witnesses and the victim. A bule (foreigner) that was allegedly the perpetrator was arrested.
‘The perpetrator was taken to Kuta police station for further investigation.
‘The alleged perpetrator could not be interrogated yet as he is still under the influence of alcohol.’
Witnesses told police that the alleged victim rode past the nightclub on a motorbike taxi when they hit a security guard in the face.
The attacker then jumped off the motorbike and tried to approach the victim but was held back by the driver, police said.
Lawyer Muhammad Rifan who has previously represented several Australians accused of wrongdoing in Bali, was seen at the police station on Saturday.
Fifita, who is worth up to $1million a season, has about 10 NRL clubs fighting to sign him up.
The Broncos confirmed to 9news that Fifita was in jail and said it had flown an official to meet their key forward.
‘The Brisbane Broncos have today been made aware that David Fifita has been detained by authorities in Bali after an alleged incident involving a security guard,’ a Broncos statement read.
‘The club is working with representatives in Bali to provide David all the support he needs, and a Broncos official is travelling to Indonesia today.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Brisbane Broncos and Austrindo for comment.
Fifita (far right), who is worth up to $1million a season, has about 10 NRL clubs fighting to sign him up
The 19-year-old (player) was arrested by police and is waiting to be questioned
Last month, Melbourne Storm player Nelson Asofa-Solomona was caught in a fight outside the same club.
CCTV of the violent brawl emerged showing Asofa-Solomona repeatedly throwing punches.
However, witnesses reportedly claim Asofa-Solomona only retaliated when Storm winger Suliasi Vunivalu was hit in the face in an unprovoked attack inside the club.
Another set of footage from inside the club later emerged showing the moment Vunivalu was reportedly smacked in the face – leaving him with a cut under his eye.
Both groups were forced to leave the venue shortly after the punch-up, which is when the alleged violence erupted.
Due to an influx of brawls outside the club, Head of the Badung Tourism Office I Made Badra warned that tourists caught breaking Indonesian laws would be deported.
‘If they violate the provisions of the law. If you have to be deported for violating Indonesian legal licensing. Like it or not, we have to do law enforcement,’ he said.
‘We hope tourists enjoy their holidays well and follow the rules of local wisdom and if possible travel it uses guides.’
Last month, Melbourne Storm player Nelson Asofa-Solomona (pictured) was caught in a fight outside the same club