Former Tyrone footballer Conor McAneney was arrested and has been suspended from all team activites
Fort Lauderdale police tell TMZ Sports that McAneney was arrested around 2:30 AM, taking him into custody after a “trespassing incident” near the popular Elbo Room Beach Bar … where a minor incident that took a nasty turn, according to cops.
The 20-year-old was initially brought to Broward Health Medical Centre before he was charged at Broward County Jail, where he was being held on a $2,750 (£2,000) bond.
“While FLPD officers were attempting to detain McAneney, he became uncooperative and violent,” the Fort Lauderdale Police Department said.
“He was arrested and charged with battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting with violence and trespassing.”
McAneney swapped Gaelic football for college American football, featuring for Division II Quincy University last season before his transfer to the Seminoles who play in the Atlantic Coast Conference.