Essendon's rising star Michael Hurley has been quizzed by police after allegedly bashing a taxi driver in Melbourne early this morning.
A spokeswoman for Victoria police confirmed a 19-year-old Rosanna man was questioned over an assault following a disputed cab fare in Hoddle St, Richmond, about 5.30am today.
The taxi driver was allegedly kicked and punched but only suffered minor injuries and was not taken to hospital.
Hurley left a police station in Fitzroy just before midday.
Speaking on Melbourne radio, AFL chief Andrew Demetriou confirmed the bulky forward was interviewed by police.
"Essendon has been proactive in informing us that Michael Hurley has been involved in an incident in the early hours of this morning," he told 3AW.
The radio station reported Hurley was involved in a drunken dispute with an Indian taxi driver.
Essendon issued a brief statement following the reports.
"Essendon can confirm that one if its players was involved in an incident in the early hours of this morning," the club said.
"The club is investigating the facts of the matter and will make further comment later today."
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