Alvin Kamara, Pro Bowl running back, arrested on battery charge in Las Vegas
Las Vegas police said they were dispatched to a hospital on Saturday night and received a report about a battery inside a nightclub
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Alvin Kamara, the star NFL running back for the New Orleans Saints, was arrested Sunday shortly after playing in the Pro Bowl for his alleged involvement in a brutal beating the previous night inside a Las Vegas club.
Kamara was transported to the Clark County Detention Center, where the 26-year-old was booked for battery resulting in substantial bodily harm, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said. Police said the alleged victim identified Kamara as the suspect.
Alvin Kamara walks the sidelines during the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 6, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Few details were released about the alleged incident. City police said they were dispatched to a hospital on Saturday night and received a report about a battery inside a nightclub.
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Alvin Kamara stands on the field before the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl. The AFC defeated the NFC 41-35. ( Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Reports said Kamara was arrested after playing in the Pro Bowl where he had four catches for 23 yards. This was his fifth Pro Bowl in as many seasons. He signed a five-year, $75 million contract in 2020, according to Sports Illustrated.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}His bail was set at $5,000, and he has a court hearing on Monday, the Associated Press reported.
The Associated Press contributed to this report