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Breaking: Sydney Swans players will not face charges over sex assault investigation

Breaking: Sydney Swans players will not face charges over sex assault investigation

Sydney Swans players embroiled in a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in a Melbourne hotel will not face criminal charges.

Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, James Jordan and Nick Blakey had been under a police investigation over the alleged sexual assault at the Pullman Hotel in late August.

The ABC understands the investigation centred on a player allegedly touching one of the women without her consent.

This morning, Victoria Police confirmed no charges would be laid.

"Following a thorough investigation and based on legal advice, Victoria Police will not proceed with criminal charges due to insufficient evidence," a police spokesperson said.

The players were stood down by the Sydney Swans in the days after the incident, for staying out late drinking and bringing women back to the team hotel in breach of club standards.

In brief

Sydney Swans players embroiled in a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in a Melbourne hotel will not face criminal charges. This morning, Victoria Police confirmed no charges would be laid. "Following a thorough investigation and based on legal advice, Victoria Police will not proceed with criminal charges due to insufficient evidence," a police spokesperson said.

This is the opening of the story, shared with credit to ABC News Australia. The rest of the report — with every detail — continues on the publisher’s website.

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