Penrith Panthers’ Taylan May charged with assault

Penrith Panthers have been rocked by news of an assault charge slapped on young gun Taylan May following last year’s Grand Final success.

May has been accused of assaulting a member of the public after the Panthers’ brilliant win over South Sydney Rabbitohs, according to the Daily Telegraph.

In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the club said, “Penrith Panthers can confirm that Queensland Police have charged player Taylan May with assault occasioning bodily harm.

“The charge relates to an incident that occurred in November 2021, while May was on leave following the 2021 NRL season.

“The club was made aware of the incident at the time, informed the NRL Integrity Unit and undertook an investigation into the matter.

“The club subsequently implemented disciplinary measures against May, while giving fair consideration to the circumstances of the incident, and deemed the matter finalised.

“The NRL has not imposed any disciplinary measures against May, therefore he is eligible for NRL selection.

“As the matter is now before the courts, the club will make no further comment until those proceedings have concluded.”

The Panthers have won every game so far in the 2022 NRL season, but will not be pleased by an off-field scandal once more plaguing the club following Tyrone May’s indiscretions last October.