Stuart Hogg, a former captain of the Scotland rugby union team, is reportedly facing a charge of stalking and is scheduled to appear in court next week. He is accused of engaging in behavior that caused fear and alarm to another person, leading to the stalking charge. Further details about the case will likely emerge during the court proceedings.
Stuart Hogg, a 31-year-old former Scotland rugby union captain, is accused of engaging in a course of conduct that caused fear and alarm, according to The Times. He is also facing charges under the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Act, alleging that he engaged in abusive behavior towards his wife, Gillian, 36, who is the mother of his four children and from whom he is now separated. These charges highlight serious concerns about his behavior and the impact on those affected. Further developments and court proceedings will provide additional insights into the case.
In a statement to British media, Police Scotland said Hogg was released on the undertaking he would appear at Jedburgh Sheriff Court at a later date.
‘I was lost, needed help, direction, time away from the spotlight to be able to take a deep breath and think,’ Hogg wrote in an Instagram post on Sunday.
‘Spending time at a rehabilitation centre, allowed me to reset, learn about myself and talk about how I felt, without being judged. It´s not been easy but it was the right thing to do.’
Hogg, Scotland’s record try scorer with 27 Test tries, announced his retirement from rugby ahead of last year’s World Cup, saying his body could not take the strain anymore.
