Semi Radradra denies allegations he 'kicked heavily pregnant ex-partner in stomach'
Semi Radradra has denied claims by his estranged partner that he kicked her in the stomach when she was heavily pregnant.
On Wednesday police took out an interim apprehended domestic violence order against Radradra, after Perina Ting claimed she was the victim of three attacks allegedly at the hands of the footballer.
The Sydney Morning Herald reported Ms Ting gave a video statement to police on Tuesday, where she alleged she had been assaulted during an eight-month period from September 2014.
Ms Ting alleged Radradra kicked her in the stomach while she was nine months pregnant with the couple’s daughter in 2014.
Baby Luisa was born a few weeks later.
Two other alleged incidents were reportedly that Radradra punched Ms Ting and pushed her against a wall.
The couple split in February 2016.
The Parramatta Eels player had been granted leave to return to Fiji for ‘personal reasons’ before the allegations came to light.
His sister Vaseva Waqavatu told The Daily Telegraph, the football player had slammed the allegations as ‘bulls**t’’ and ‘made-up’.
Ms Waqavatu said she thought her brother would honour his contract with the Eels and return to Sydney soon.
Police are treating the allegations seriously and for the matter to procced, the ADVO must be served to Radradra.
He is expected to fly back into Australia on Thursday.
The domestic violence order would prohibit Radradra from harassing or threatening Ms Ping, or residing at the home they shared.
Ms Ting’s lawyer told The Daily Telegraph she had very little support in Australia and it had been a ‘distressing time’ for her and her daughter.
The matter has reportedly been referred to the NRL Integrity Unit.
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