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New Zealand rugby player Doug Howlett has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. | New Zealand rugby player Doug Howlett has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. |
Police were called to a disturbance outside Heathrow Airport's Hilton Hotel at 0300 BST on Tuesday. | Police were called to a disturbance outside Heathrow Airport's Hilton Hotel at 0300 BST on Tuesday. |
Officers arrested the 29-year-old All Black player on suspicion of criminal damage on two cars. | Officers arrested the 29-year-old All Black player on suspicion of criminal damage on two cars. |
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Mr Howlett was taken to Heathrow police station and bailed to reappear pending further inquiries." | A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Mr Howlett was taken to Heathrow police station and bailed to reappear pending further inquiries." |
The New Zealand wing is the all-time record try scorer for the All Blacks, with 49 tries. | The New Zealand wing is the all-time record try scorer for the All Blacks, with 49 tries. |
Team manager Darren Shand said: "It is a serious matter and we are concerned that something of this nature has occurred at what is already a disappointing time for the team and for our supporters." | |
Despite being the hot favourites, the All Blacks lost their World Cup match against France on Saturday. | |
Mr Howlett will join the Irish team Munster in January next year on a two-and-a-half-year contract. |