- Nathan Merritt spent the night behind bars
- Was allegedly caught high-range drink driving
South Sydney Rabbitohs legend Nathan Merritt spent the night locked up after allegedly being caught drink-driving in Sydney’s inner west.
The former winger, who made 237 combined appearances for the Rabbitohs and Sharks in the NRL, was stopped by police after he allegedly ran a red light in Petersham.
Officers breath tested Merritt, who allegedly gave a blood alcohol reading of 0.184 -more than three times over the legal limit.
‘The driver was stopped and arrested after a roadside breath test was positive,’ a NSW Police statement read.
‘The 41-year-old man was taken to Newtown Police Station where he returned an alleged breath-analysis reading of 0.184.
‘He’s now been charged with high-range drink PCA and breach of bail.
Ex Rabbitohs star Nathan Merritt was allegedly caught drink-driving in Sydney’s inner west
Merritt spent the night behind bars after being taken to Newtown Police Station
‘He was refused bail to appear in Parramatta Local Court today.’
The 41-year-old was charged with assault in February after he allegedly assaulted his wife outside a licensed venue in Sydney.
Merritt, who shares multiple children with his partner Faith Phillips, was also involved in an affray with security guards outside the venue.
The footy veteran was granted bail in February – but following his latest incident he is now charged with breaching bail conditions.
Merritt was rushed to hospital in 2023 and placed on life support after he was found unconscious in his aunt’s home.
He had claimed he had come down with a double bout of pneumonia and added he was ‘lucky to be alive’ after being placed in a coma.
The terrifying medical episode is believed to have been triggered by an adverse reaction to prescribed painkillers.
The former Rabbitohs star subsequently made a full recovery following the illness.
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