Warrington Wolves release Anthony Gelling statement amid Cheshire police investigation
Warrington Wolves centre Anthony Gelling has been stood down by the club after his arrest on suspicion of wounding with intent.
Auckland-born Gelling was questioned by detectives responding to a report of an assault at an address in Widnes on Saturday. He was released on conditional bail.
Warrington have now suspended the player while they carry out an investigation.
A statement from the club said: "Warrington Wolves can confirm that centre Anthony Gelling will not be available for selection pending a club investigation into conduct away from the club."
Cheshire police released a statement shortly after on the 29-year-old.
It read: "At 3pm on Saturday 8 February police received a report of an assault at an address on Cronton Lane Mews in Widnes.
"A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
"He has been questioned by detectives and released on conditional bail. Enquiries into the assault remain ongoing."
The seven-time Cook Islands international only joined the club on a two-year deal from Widnes in the close season and has played in the first two rounds of Super League.
Gelling, who was in the Wigan team that beat Warrington in the 2016 Grand Final, will now be missing when Steve Price's men visit Wakefield on Sunday.
The club say the player is fully supportive of the investigation.
The statement added: "The club and player will be making no further comment at this time."