HUDDERSFIELD Giants has suspended a player who has been charged with drink-driving.

Greater Manchester Police said a man was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and assault of an emergency worker after an alleged incident on Platting Road, Saddleworth, at 12.30am on Good Friday.

The force subsequently said Fenton Rogers, 20, of Wrigley Street, Oldham, was charged with drink-driving. He was bailed in relation to the charge of assault of an emergency worker. 

Rogers is set to appear at Tameside Magistrates' Court on May 16.

In a statement, Huddersfield Giants said: "The club were made aware on Friday morning by Fenton Rogers of an incident the previous day which led to him being detained for questioning by the police. 

"The club has suspended him with immediate effect pending the outcome of their own investigation. 

"No further comment will be made at this stage."