Thursday morning, two US Dax players were placed in police custody as part of two separate investigations: one is suspected of “violence under the influence of alcohol” and the other is the subject accusations of “sexual assault”, according to information confirmed by the prosecution and relayed by Sud Ouest.
The incidents in question allegedly took place during a drunken evening the previous Saturday, in downtown Dax. According to prosecutor Benoît Fontaine, they took place in several bars located on Place de la Fontaine Chaude, the evening following the team's victory against Nice in the Pro D2 championship.
A disciplinary procedure underway at US Dax
In a press release, the president of US Dax, Benjamin Gufflet, affirmed that the club wishes to actively collaborate to shed light on the matter, with respect for the victims and the team's partners. US Dax has also initiated disciplinary proceedings against the two players concerned, the outcome of which will depend on the seriousness of the facts established and the reaction of the players to the accusations.
