England No8 Billy Vunipola tasered and arrested in Spain

Saracens and England No8 Billy Vunipola was arrested in the early hours of Sunday morning following a violent incident in Majorca, according to reports in Spain.

Spanish outlet Ultima Hora reported that police rushed to the bar Epic in the Majorcan capital Palma at 4:30 am after a call from the bar’s security staff.

The bar was evacuated by the police, who tried to talk to the 31-year-old, who was shirtless and attacking customers and the security team with bottles and stools.

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After refusing to cooperate, the police tasered the 128kg No8, but it had no effect. He was tasered a second time, which allowed eight police officers to jump on him and arrest him.

Vunipola was taken to Son Espases hospital where he was sedated and bound to his bed. He was under the watch of four security guards and several police officers until the medication took effect.

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Later on Sunday, he was taken to the Vía Alemán courts in Palma. It has been reported that he has been released on bail.

Footage has surfaced online of Vunipola being escorted from a police vehicle following his arrest.

Saracens have issued a brief statement in response to the incident. The statement reads: “Saracens is aware of an incident involving Billy Vunipola in Majorca.

“We will of course deal with this incident internally, and will not make any further comment until then.”

The 75-cap England international had featured from the bench in Saracens’ win over Bath on Friday night at the Rec, which saw the reigning champions climb to second place in the Gallagher Premiership with two rounds of the regular season remaining.

Vunipola is nearing the end of his time in English rugby, with reports emerging in March that he has already agreed a move to Montpellier in the Top 14 for next season. 

A statement has since been issued by Vunipola denying reports that he was violent.