Ex-NRL star granted bail amid DV charges following dramatic arrest and pursuit
Former NRL player Chris Walker has been released on strict conditions while facing multiple domestic violence offences. The 46-year-old was initially arrested at his Currumbin Waters home after allegedly fleeing police, leading to a two-hour chase that ended with him hiding in the Gold Coast backyard under suspicion of being intoxicated by drugs and alcohol.
Key Points
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1The former NRL star and six-time State of Origin player Chris Walker has been charged with multiple alleged domestic violence offences.
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2Walker, 46 years old from Currumbin Waters on the Gold Coast, was arrested after allegedly fleeing a two-hour police pursuit involving drugs allegations before hiding in his backyard or nearby canal. He is currently granted bail under strict conditions including drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment.
Developments
Chris Walker has been granted bail after being arrested on domestic violence charges following an alleged two-hour police pursuit where authorities found him hiding under a pontoon claiming he was "going for a swim." The court heard that prosecutors allege his arrest occurred while the 46-year-old former NRL player allegedly had alcohol and drug problems, leading to multiple offenses including common assault.
Chris Walker has been arrested on charges including assaulting a child, stalking, harassment, causing damage to children's property after allegedly fleeing his home during an attempted arrest at Currumbin Waters in Queensland Police confirmed the incident occurred Saturday night and he is due before Southport Magistrates Court Monday.