Bird, who played 20 games for the Maine Red Claws last season, is expected to be charged with domestic assault, strangulation and kidnapping.
Celtics guard Jabari Bird is in police custody at a local hospital after he was arrested for domestic assault and strangulation in Brighton, Massachussetts on Friday night, authorities said.
Bird is being held at a local hospital for an evaluation, Boston police said.
Bird allegedly strangled the victim, who was also transported to a local hospital. He is expected to be charged with domestic assault, strangulation and kidnapping, police said.
In a statement, the Celtics said they are monitoring Bird’s arrest.
“We are aware of the incident involving Jabari Bird and are taking it very seriously,” the team said. ” We are actively gathering information and will reserve further comment at this time.”
Bird signed a two-year contract with the Celtics this summer, and appeared in 13 games last year. For the Maine Red Claws, Bird played in 20 games, averaging 19.3 points per game.
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