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REVEALED: Why Grant Hackett’s brother punched him in the face

A sad turn of events for the onetime swim star - by New Idea
  • 19 Feb 2017
REVEALED: Why Grant Hackett’s brother punched him in the face Grant Hackett / Instagram

It was the shocking picture that stunned Australia.

 

When deeply troubled former swimming hero Grant Hackett released a photo of his bruised face, blaming a punch from his brother Craig, fans were left wondering just what to believe.

 

Now the Daily Telegraph has revealed that the punch, which allegedly took place in January, came amid a fraught family encounter in which Grant’s loving family attempted to get him to face his demons – which are believed to include alcohol and prescription medications.

 

The paper says Craig was forced to swing at his brother after he ran at him during a confrontation during what witnesses describe as a booze ‘bender’ on the Gold Coast.

 

‘I feel for Mum and Dad. They are nervous wrecks,’ Craig says of his brother’s battle.

 

‘This is now a chronic problem and it looks like it’s not going to go away in a hurry.

 

‘From a mental health perspective I hope something can be done. We’re trying everything we can. The family has tried for years.’

 

My brother comments to the media... but does anyone know he beat the shit out of me. Everyone knows he is an angry man.

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