Former Australian test cricketer Michael Slater is due to face court over charges relating to reports of a domestic violence incident.

NSW Police confirmed that an investigation commenced after officers received reports of the incident, which allegedly occurred on October 12.

The 51-year-old sportsman was arrested at his Manly home on Sydney’s northern beaches on Wednesday morning, before being taken to Manly police station.

Police said Mr Slater was charged for two offences at the station: using a carriage service – such as a phone or the internet – to menace, harass, or offend; and stalking or intimidating with the intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm.

Mr Slater was granted conditional bail.

He is due to appear at Waverley Local Court on November 11.

The former cricketer recently departed Channel 7’s cricket coverage team following several tweets criticising Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the government’s decision to ban overseas arrivals in May.

Mr Slater was commenting on a tournament in India until the country’s escalating COVID-19 crisis prompted him to leave early, but he was unable to re-enter Australia under the government’s current rules.

“If our Government cared for the safety of Aussies they would allow us to get home. It’s a disgrace!” he tweeted in May.

“Blood on your hands PM. How dare you treat us like this. How about you sort out quarantine system.

“I had government permission to work on the IPL but I now have government neglect.

“And for those who think this is a money exercise. Well forget it. This is what I do for a living and I have not made a penny having left early.”

Channel 7 Head of Sport Lewis Martin released a statement earlier this month stating the network decided Slater’s contract wouldn’t be renewed for the 2021-22 summer.

“Unfortunately business decisions have to be made from time to time and unfortunately we’re not in a position to renew it,” he said.

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