Hurley, a good kid: Brumby

New Delhi, Sept 25 (PTI) The footballer who was involved
in the latest attack on an Indian in Melbourne is a "good kid"
who was too drunk, Premier of Australia's Victoria province
said Friday even as he promised "concrete action" into the
"regretful" incident.
"I understand that (Michael) Hurley is a good kid. He is
deeply remorseful. It is not typical of his behaviour...but he
had too much to drink," John Brumby, Premier of Australia's
Victoria province, said when sought his comment on the latest
assault.
In yet another attack on an Indian in Melbourne, the
capital city of Victoria, a taxi driver from the community was
injured when a drunk Hurley allegedly assaulted him after an
altercation.
"The incident is regrettable and definitely concrete
action would follow," he said adding police was dealing with
it "expeditiously".
Essendon footballer Hurley was arrested for kicking and
punching an Indian cabbie outside a fast-food outlet on Hoddle
Street in Melbourne.
"I understand that the football club has indicated their
regret and their apologies for what has occurred," Brumby
said. MORE PTI