Billy Vunipola: Saracens No 8 says he has been fined after Mallorca arrest as club investigates | Rugby Union News

Billy Vunipola says he has been fined 240 euros (£205) after being arrested and charged following an incident in Mallorca on Sunday.

Stories on Monday morning claimed that the 31-year-old was tasered twice by police after arriving at a bar within the island’s capital Palma within the early hours of Sunday morning.

Saracens have launched an inside investigation into the matter, and Vunipola says he’s returning to the UK on Monday.

Sky Sports activities Information has obtained pictures exhibiting Vunipola concerned in an incident on Sunday evening.

After his membership tweeted saying they have been conscious of the investigation, they launched a press release on behalf of Vunipola, which learn: “I can verify I used to be concerned in an unlucky misunderstanding after I was leaving a membership in Mallorca on Sunday, which obtained out of hand.

“Opposite to media reviews, there was no violence, no struggle and I didn’t threaten anyone at any stage, with bottles or chairs or anything.

“I used to be charged with resisting the legislation and, following an ‘specific trial’, I’ve paid a positive of 240 euros. The Spanish police investigation is now closed, and I’m flying again to the UK at the moment [Monday].

“I’ll clearly cooperate with the Saracens inside course of and unreservedly apologise for any inconvenience to all concerned.”

Sky Sports activities Information is making an attempt to contact police in Mallorca.

Saracens’ earlier tweet stated they might be coping with the matter internally.

The assertion learn: “Saracens is conscious of an incident involving Billy Vunipola in Majorca.

“We’ll after all cope with this incident internally, and won’t make any additional remark till then.”

Vunipola is predicted to depart Saracens on the finish of this season and has beforehand been linked with a transfer to France – though nothing has been confirmed.

He has received 75 England caps, making his Check debut in opposition to Argentina in 2013. He’s not at present a part of the England squad.

The participant made an look as a second-half substitute for Saracens of their 15-12 victory over Bathtub on Friday evening.

The membership will not be scheduled to play once more till Could 11.

Saracens are at present second within the Gallagher Premiership and chasing a sixth league title in final 10 seasons – with simply two rounds of normal season video games left earlier than the play-offs.