Bradford Bulls rugby player Keven Appo is due to appear in court charged with rape.
Keven Appo, 25, a Papua New Guinea international, has been charged with a number of offences including rape, sexual assault on a female and two counts of assault. West Yorkshire Police said the charges relate to an investigation by Calderdale District Adult Protection Team following a report made in April 2024.
Appo has been bailed and is due to appear at Bradford Magistrates’ Court on Monday, January 6. Bradford Bulls have released a statement revealing that they have terminated Appo’s contract. Appo, has spent the last two seasons with the Bulls, making 61 appearances. He joined the Odsal club after representing the Kumuls in the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.
The statement said: “Following today’s West Yorkshire Police statement, the Bradford Bulls have cancelled Keven Appo’s playing contract. Given the circumstances, the club is duty bound to make no further comment at this stage. The search for a suitable, quality replacement is underway.”
A spokesperson for the force said: “A man from Calderdale has been charged with multiple sexual offences. Keven Appo, aged 25 of Halifax, has been charged with rape, sexual assault on a female and two counts of assault.
“He has been bailed and is due to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court on Monday, January 6, 2025. The charges relate to an investigation by Calderdale District Adult Protection Team following a report made in April 2024.”
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