Rose Assaults Canadian Woman

Jamaican pacer Franklyn Rose, who has had more than his fair share of trouble with authority, has landed in hot water again after assaulting a Canadian woman at an Ocho Rios nightspot.

Rose, who appeared in 19 Test matches for the West Indies, pleaded guilty to an assault charge on Thursday and was released on a $50,000 bail following the altercation. He is to return to court for sentencing on November 14.

According to media reports out of Jamaica, Rose and the Canadian woman had an argument in the popular Margaritaville club in Ocho Rios about 2:30 a.m Thursday. The altercation continued in the car park outside the club and culminated in the woman suffering a backhanded slap across the face.

A report was made to the police, who arrested and charged Rose with assault occasioning bodily harm. He later appeared before a resident magistrate, pleaded guilty and was granted bail. He could potentially face jail time but most legal observers expect him to be fined.

Rose grabbed 53 wickets at 30.80 each in this 19-Test career. He also played 27 ODIs for the Caribbean side.