The former girlfriend of Penrith star Bryce Cartwright has been arrested at her Constitution Hill home on Tuesday afternoon after a complaint was made to police on Monday.
Brittany Hura, 24, was taken to Parramatta police station where she was charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass or offend and stalk/intimidate with the intent to cause physical harm.
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Hura was granted police bail and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, December 20.
Police had been investigating a string of vile social media posts aimed at Cartwright.
The messages, allegedly posted by Hura, included a threat to put the 22-year-old "six feet under … Bro, you're gone … chick chick pew."
The account, which posted images of the couple and a string of alleged text correspondence, has now been suspended.
Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher said before the arrest: "The club has been monitoring the behaviour of Bryce Cartwright's ex-girlfriend for some time.
"The situation escalated over the weekend with serious threats being directed towards Bryce and those close to him via social media platforms.
"As a result, this is now a NSW Police matter. We are most appreciative of the swift response by NSW Police to this situation.
"The priority of Panthers is to ensure the protection, safety and wellbeing of Bryce, his partner and his family. We are affording Bryce all the support we can during this difficult time.
"The club will be making no further comment until NSW Police have concluded their investigations."
The NRL has asked the Panthers for information about the issue.
Cartwright is considered a representative player of the future and has been chosen as part of the 2017 emerging Blues squad.
The Cartwright storm is another issue this week for the NRL Integrity Unit, which has already been referred a case by the Sydney Roosters after Tricolours prop Dylan Napa was attacked at an exclusive Palm Beach party on the weekend.
In a separate off-field scandal, Eels forward Kenny Edwards is facing domestic violence charges stemming from an incident on the weekend.
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