Sydney Swans player Riley Bice is not a suspect in a police sexual assault investigation, according to The Age. The report, published Wednesday, states that police have confirmed Bice’s status in the matter.
The Age’s reporting indicates that the investigation involves allegations of sexual assault, though specific details about the incident or timeline were not included in the available summary. News.com.au separately reported that police have cleared the Swans star of the allegation, while The Canberra Times noted that officers have spoken to four Sydney men as part of the AFL-related probe.
The Sydney Swans issued a statement on the matter, according to the outlet’s coverage, though the full text of that statement was not available in the summary provided. The Australian also reported that the club is weighing its next steps regarding a trio of players, with questions raised about a potential cultural overhaul within the team.
Bice’s name has been linked to the broader police inquiry, but the explicit clarification from law enforcement—that he is not considered a suspect—marks a significant development. The Age’s report stops short of detailing what, if any, role Bice may have played in the investigation or whether he has been interviewed by authorities.
The Canberra Times’ reference to four Sydney men being spoken to suggests the probe extends beyond any single individual, but no other names have been publicly confirmed in the material reviewed.
What to watch next: Whether the Swans’ internal review leads to any disciplinary action or public statements from the club regarding the players involved in the investigation.
