England international Zak Hardaker has been dropped by Leeds after it emerged that he is at the centre of a police investigation . The 23-year-old Leeds full-back and his Rhinos team-mate Elliot Minchella are expected to be interviewed by police in the next few days over the alleged assault of a 22-year-old man in student flats in Leeds . In a statement Leeds said : 'The club have been made aware of an incident in which it is alleged that Leeds Rhinos players Zak Hardaker and Elliot Minchella were involved . England international Zak Hardaker is at the centre of police investigation and has been dropped by Leeds . 'Both the club and the individuals concerned are co-operating fully with the police investigation . 'Until such time as that investigation is concluded neither the club nor the players involved are able to make any further comment . ' West Yorkshire police released images of two men earlier this week in connection to a break-in and assault at premises on Burley Road in Leeds on February 3 but since removed them after receiving fresh information . Leeds Rhinos full back Hardaker is taken on by Hull FC ace Steve Michaels who tries to bring him down . A police spokesman said : 'We can confirm that we will be speaking to two men in connection with the incident . ' Police say the victim suffered two black eyes and bruising to his ears and neck . In Hardaker 's absence , Leeds coach Brian McDermott gave a full debut to teenager Ashton Golding at full-back for the match against the Wolves . Golding , who was given a new four-year contract in December that ties him to the club until the end of the 2018 season , made his Super League debut last season at London Broncos .
England full-back Zak Hardaker has been dropped by Leeds Rhinos . The 23-year-old is expected to be interviewed by police in earlier this week . Hardaker is alleged to have assaulted a 22-year-old man in student flats . Police say victim suffered two black eyes and bruising to his ears and neck .