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31-Year-Old Charged Over Alleged Social-Media Threats to Crows Star Izak Rankine

The arrest follows the Crows' September police referral with player welfare overseen by the AFL Integrity Unit.

Overview

  • South Australia Police arrested the man after a months-long investigation by cybercrime detectives.
  • Investigators allege five threatening messages were sent to Izak Rankine on September 8 via social media.
  • The suspect from Kensington Gardens has been charged with using a carriage service in an offensive manner.
  • He was granted bail and is scheduled to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on January 30.
  • The club says two players received serious threats in September, with the second matter still under investigation and support provided to both players.