Shane Michael CarterA former Hurricanes rugby player has been sentenced on four violence and disorder charges after attacking his wife, being pepper-sprayed and punching a police officer. According to a police summary of facts, at the time of the incident, Carter's relationship with his wife was strained. After resisting arrest, Carter entered the house and was pepper-sprayed before a third officer who had arrived grabbed Carter by his arm and attempted to handcuff him. On the charge of male assaults female he was sentenced to six months supervision, ordered to pay $500 reparation to his victim and undergo domestic violence counselling. He was also sentenced to six months supervision on the charge of assault of a police officer.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 06, 2017 21:22 UTC