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Sports News of Saturday, 23 February 2013

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Painstil's wife denies assault allegations against husband

In a dramatic twist, Richlove Paintsil, wife of Black Stars defender John Paintsil has denied reports she was assaulted and stabbed by her husband.

She told Joy News it was only a domestic quarrel which must not be aired or published.

Greater Accra Police PRO Freeman Tettey had confirmed to Joy News the arrest of John Paintsil over allegations he stabbed his wife.

He said the Black Stars defender has been charged for assault and causing body harm.

He also said the wife fell unconscious, rushed to the hospital and is receiving treatment.

But in a dramatic twist the wife told Joy News it was only a domestic quarrel.

She would not go into details on what happened, except to warn the interviewer to respect her rights to privacy.

Richlove Paintsil also cautioned against the publishing or airing of the incident.

She said the police account must not be taken seriously. She said she is heading to the Legon Police where her husband has been held to secure his release.