Liam Ryan fight: West Coast Eagles star cleared of any wrongdoing by WA Police and AFL Integrity Unit

West Coast star Liam Ryan has been cleared of any wrongdoing by the AFL following his involvement in a street fight in Perth last month.

The 28-year-old was filmed in a violent altercation in Fremantle on January 17, with the Eagles and AFL Integrity Unit launching an investigation.

Ryan was leaving Juicy Fest at Fremantle Oval with his partner at the time of the incident.

In a statement released on Monday, the AFL said it had concluded its inquires into the video that surfaced the following day.

“The AFL Integrity Unit inquiries and investigations by WA Police determined that the altercation occurred after Ryan and his companions were the victims of an attack by a larger group of people whilst leaving the event,” the statement read.

“WA Police confirmed to the AFL that officers were in the area at the time of the fight and that Ryan was being treated as a witness to an incident where his group was pursued by a larger group, resulting in one of his female companions being assaulted and suffering facial injuries.

“It was determined that Ryan attempted to de-escalate the incident and walk away from the group before being confronted, leading to the fight that was captured on social media.

“WA Police have advised the AFL that they intend to take no action against Ryan as a result of the matter and that he was cooperative and assisted the police by attending and providing police statements.

“It should also be noted that Ryan was not drinking on the night and was driving.

“The AFL will take no further action.”

With Ryan cleared of wrongdoing, the premiership Eagle remains free to play in the upcoming Indigenous All Stars clash with Fremantle at Optus Stadium on February 15.