Surfer suspended from world tour for alleged sexual assault of NSW teenager

The WSL said the allegations involve conduct in relation to a private gathering that was not affiliated with the competition.

Cleland was not named by the WSL but has been removed from their competition rankings. He was also removed from his major sponsor Quiksilver’s website.

“After being informed of the allegations, the WSL Discipline Committee took prompt action and issued a provisional suspension to the competitor from all WSL events,” the statement read.

“The WSL is continuing to follow its process and has offered assistance to relevant authorities.”

Spokespeople for NSW Police and the Australian Federal Police said the matter is being dealt with by police in French Polynesia who said they could not confirm whether there was an investigation under way.