American 100m sprinter Fred Kerley has been arrested in Miami for allegedly punching his former girlfriend and fellow athlete Alaysha Johnson in the face.
The alleged altercation occurred at a hotel in Dania Beach on Thursday, before Kerley was due to compete in the second Grand Slam Track meet of the season, which began on Friday.
According to American media outfit CBS, Kerley has been charged with one count of “battery-touch or strike” as per the arrest report from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office.
CBS also reports that the former world 100m champion appeared in court on Friday and posted a $1,000 bond before leaving custody.
Kerley’s legal representative Richard Cooper issued a statement which read: “We are confident that this case will be summarily dismissed shortly.”
Grand Slam Track confirmed in a statement on Friday: “Fred Kerley was arrested last night. The matter is under active investigation.”
“Fred will not compete this weekend. We have no further comment at this time.”