Penrith Panthers centre Taylan May has been arrested and charged following an alleged domestic violence incident last month. The 22-year-old NRL player was taken into custody on Saturday morning at a Penrith address.
NSW Police allege that on 8 April 2024, May assaulted a woman known to him during an argument, punching her in the face and leg. He has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm (DV) and two counts of stalk/intimidate intend fear physical harm (DV).
May was granted conditional bail and is due to appear before Penrith Local Court on 28 May 2024. The Penrith Panthers confirmed they are aware of the charges and have informed the NRL Integrity Unit, stating they will cooperate fully but making no further comment at this stage.
The arrest comes during the NRL's Magic Round weekend. May has been stood down from the Panthers' match against the New Zealand Warriors. Teammates expressed confidence in the team's depth, with replacement centre Paul Alamoti stepping in.
