Partick Thistle striker Jai Quitongo arrested over ‘assault on girlfriend’ after she’s taken to hospital with ‘serious injuries to her wrists’
The player is alleged to have attacked Lauren Smith outside a property in Carmyle, Glasgow, at 5.30am on Sunday
FOOTIE ace Jai Quitongo was tonight arrested and charged following an alleged assault on his girlfriend.
The Partick Thistle forward, 21, is suspected of leaving Lauren Smith hospitalised with serious injuries to her wrists.
Insiders say she’s “terrified” after a reported incident outside a property in Carmyle, Glasgow, at 5.30am on Sunday.
Shop worker Lauren, 21, was taken to the city’s Royal Infirmary for treatment. She now has bandages on her wrists.
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She was too upset to comment.
But a source said: “This is still very raw for her.”
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Scots Under-21 star Quitongo — son of ex-Hearts star Jose, 44 — played the final minutes of the Jags’ 2-0 league win over Dunfermline on Saturday.
Police said: “A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged serious assault.”
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