“He rejects completely any allegations made against him”.
Paddy Jackson’s lawyers have released a statement following the allegations that the Ulster fly-half, along with Stuart Olding and another unnamed man, were involved in a sexual offence that was reported to have taken place at a property in south Belfast on 28 June.
The three men have been questioned by the PSNI and since released from custody.
The statement reads: “We act on behalf of Patrick Jackson. He rejects completely any allegations made against him Patrick has co-operated fully with police in their inquiries and we have been liaising with police on his behalf.
“We are both disappointed and indeed concerned that this information has been leaked to the press before the investigation has concluded and well in advance of any final decision. This has the potential to be prejudicial to our client’s interests.
“We will not hesitate to take all necessary steps to protect his legal position as he is entitled to the presumption of innocence. We urge the media to restrain from any damaging speculation.
The Irish Times have also reported that, according to the Ulster Rugby Football Union (URFU), both Olding and Jackson “have been assisting PSNI with inquiries” and that “the players deny any wrongdoing and have not been charged with any offence. As no charges have been brought forward, it would be inappropriate to comment further.”
