Karmichael Hunt has been charged with cocaine possession after being allegedly caught by police in Brisbane.

According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Hunt and another man were walking along a street at about 00:40 on Saturday when they were approached by officers during what a police spokesman described as ‘a random street stop’.

Police officers found a bag of white powder on the ground between the two men, which it will be alleged was cocaine.

‘He is very upset, as anyone would expect, and pretty much inconsolable,’ said Hunt’s solicitor, Adam Magill. ‘He is sticking with his family. He’s got concerns and his manager is taking care of him.’

His court date has been scheduled for 29 January.

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