Published • loading... • Updated
Police probe alleged assault on coach of Australian tennis player in Birmingham
Police say no arrests have been made as investigators review an allegation that a tournament staff member assaulted James McCabe’s father and coach.
- West Midlands Police are investigating an alleged assault at the Lexus Birmingham Open on Monday, June 1, after receiving a report of a man being assaulted at a venue in Sir Harrys Road, Birmingham.
- The incident followed a dispute over practice court usage between Patrick, coach to Australian tennis player James McCabe, and a staff member at Edgbaston Priory Club on Monday morning.
- McCabe claimed his father was "followed, physically handled by a staff member, and left in pain afterwards." The Lawn Tennis Association, ATP, and Edgbaston Priory Club confirmed an ongoing investigation on Wednesday.
- Patrick went to hospital following the incident, while McCabe was eliminated from the tournament by Kamil Majchrzak on Wednesday; no arrests have been made and police enquiries remain ongoing.
- The Lexus Birmingham Open is the first event of the British grass-court season, featuring ATP Challenger and WTA 125 tours, with Wimbledon beginning later this month on June 29.
Insights by Ground AI
17 Articles
17 Articles
Sydney Morning Herald+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Australian tennis player accuses tournament staffer of assaulting father
World No.234 James McCabe said his dad wound up in urgent care at a local hospital after an altercation with a staff member at a challenger event in Birmingham.
·North Sydney, Australia
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources17
Leaning Left7Leaning Right4Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 31%
R 25%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
