NSW Police have launched an internal investigation into the police officers who "assaulted" a Canberra Raiders player.
Tom Starling opened up on the incident - which occurred at a Central Coast pub on December 5, 2020 - on Wednesday, saying his family might have to sell their family home to cover legal fees.
The 25-year-old was celebrating a mate's 21st birthday at the time, but ended the night in custody - with CCTV footage showing had had been repeatedly punched by police.