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Ex-Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg charged in connection with incident

The 31-year-old retired from Rugby Union last year.

Stuart Hogg was arrested and charged in connection with an incident in Hawick, police have said
Stuart Hogg was arrested and charged in connection with an incident in Hawick, police have said (Jane Barlow/PA)

Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been charged by police in connection with an incident in the Scottish Borders.

The 31-year-old was arrested at a property in Hawick at about 4.40pm on Sunday February 25.

He was arrested and charged and was released on an undertaking to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

Hogg retired from rugby last year prior to the start of the Rugby World Cup, announcing his desire for a new career following his time in the sport.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4.40pm on Sunday February 25, police were called to an address in Hawick.

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“A 31-year-old man was arrested and charged. He was released on an undertaking to appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”