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Olympian Grant Hackett has been released without charge by Gold Coast police.
The 36-year-old left Southport police watchhouse on Wednesday afternoon, after he was arrested following a disturbance at his parents' home at Mermaid Waters.
Hackett leaves Southport watchhouse. Photo: Chris Hyde
"From a mental health perspective I hope something can be done."
Footage from earlier in the afternoon showed the swimmer being driven in a police car into the watchhouse, at first covering his face but later showing his handcuffs to the television cameras.
Hackett's brother Craig admitted the family was at a loss with how to deal with his erratic behaviour. Photo: Chris Hyde
A police spokeswoman confirmed officers had arrested a man following a disturbance at an address on Surfers Avenue at Mermaid Waters about noon.
Seven News reported witnesses claimed Hackett was "going off" and stabbing a chopping block.
Hackett, a three-time Olympic gold medallist and considered to be one of Australia's greatest swimmers, has struggled with personal issues and addiction.
He attempted to make the team for Rio last year but missed out, only to be involved in a drunken incident on the flight back from Adelaide and detained by police.
He made little secret that he had battled to adjust after professional sport and this latest incident comes as a huge setback in his efforts to reform his life.
With AAP
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