Olympics star Tom Craig issues grovelling apology as new image shows moment he was arrested for ‘buying cocaine’
TOM CRAIG has issued a grovelling apology after a new image showed the moment he was arrested for buying cocaine
The Olympian was arrested on Tuesday evening in Paris after he was spotted by police purchasing drugs.
The Australian field hockey player, 28, spent the night in custody but left the following morning without a fine or prosecution.
It came after his side were booted out of the Olympics in a 2-0 quarter-final loss to the Netherlands.
According to News Corp Australia, Craig was caught just 15 minutes after he left a team function.
He has now come out and spoken to the media to apologise for his actions.
Craig made a brief statement before leaving in a care provided by the Australian Olympic committee.
He said: “I’d firstly like to apologise for what has occurred over the past 24 hours.
“I made a terrible mistake and I take full responsibility for my actions.
“My actions are my own and in no way reflect the values of my family, my teammates, my friends, my sport and the Australian Olympic Committee.
“I’ve embarrassed you all and I’m truly sorry.”
The Narcotics Brigade of Paris police were carrying out the investigation.
Craig is a veteran of national team the Kookaburras, with 101 appearances over a 10-year career.
Hailing from New South Wales, he featured in junior national teams before fast becoming a regular fixture in the senior lineup.
Craig was part of the team that won a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and the silver at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.