MotoGP Racer Hector Barbera Arrested – UPDATED
MotoGP racer Hector Barbera has been arrested by Spanish police following allegations of domestic abuse. UPDATE: Spanish courts found both Barbera and his girlfriend equally responsible for what transpired. Both parties received suspended sentences and were placed under a restraining order.
According to the Irish Independent, the Avintia Blusens racer was taken into custody in Jerez on May 9 after a woman identified as his girlfriend required hospital treatment following an alleged incident in their hotel room.
A statement released on Barbera’s Facebook page says the allegations are untrue and that Barbera is cooperating with authorities. Avintia Blusens has not released any comments on the allegations at this time.
The 26-year-old racer was spending a few more days in Jerez after competing in Sunday’s race where he finished 12th.
It’s not clear at this time whether Barbera will be competing in the May 19 French Grand Prix at Le Mans while this much more serious matter to face.
[Source: Irish Independent, Hector Barbera ( Facebook)]
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