melbourne-city

Melbourne City star Harry Novillo was detained by Police in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

The Age has reported that the striker was placed in handcuffs and escorted from a Southbank apartment by Police following an altercation with his partner.

Victoria Police confirmed that officers responded to a call from a 23-year-old woman at around 3.30am, but no charges were laid.

"The Club has begun a full investigation of the matter engaging all associated and relevant parties," a spokeswoman for the club said.

"In the interest of due process, the Club is not in a position to comment further until the investigation is completed."