West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after Australian tennis player James McCabe alleged that his father and coach, Patrick McCabe, was assaulted by a staff member at the Lexus Birmingham Open.
McCabe, who was eliminated in the first round of the ATP Challenger 125 event, posted on Instagram that his father was 'physically handled' by a staff member at the Edgbaston Priory Club on Monday, leaving him in pain. He said the incident was reported to police immediately.
In a joint statement, the Edgbaston Priory Club, the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and the ATP confirmed an ongoing investigation. 'This incident involves an allegation made against a member of Edgbaston Priory Club staff by a player's coach and is currently being reviewed by an investigating officer,' they said, adding that no further comment would be made while the investigation proceeds.
West Midlands Police confirmed they received a report of an assault at the venue on 1 June. No arrests have been made, and enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 1242 of 1 June.
