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The man accused of allegedly trying to grope Aussie women cricket players has emerged from an Indian police station with serious injuries.
Two members of Australia's women's cricket team were allegedly molested by a motorcyclist in the Indian city of Indore on Thursday morning.
He was apprehended and arrested a short time later.
The man has been charged by Indian police over the incident under sections 74 and 78 of the criminal code, covering assault or use of criminal force on a woman with intent to offend her modesty, and stalking.
New vision has shown him handcuffed and hobbling under police guard, with injuries Indian network CNN-News18 are describing as a broken arm and a broken leg.
The incident occurred as the players were walking to a café near their hotel on Ring Road ahead of their final league match of the Women's World Cup against South Africa.
The man charged with molesting Australian women cricket players, is pictured in an Indian police station with his injuries
The man had to be assisted by his police guard as he hopped through the police station on bare feet
According to reports, both players were 'touched inappropriately' by a man on a motorcycle. Cricket Australia confirmed the incident in an official statement.
'CA can confirm two members of the Australian Women's team were approached and touched inappropriately by a motorcyclist while walking to a cafe in Indore,' the statement said.
'The matter was reported by team security to police, who are handling the matter.'
The Australian team's security manager, Danny Simmons, lodged a formal complaint at the MIG police station later that night.
The Times of India has reported that police identified the suspect as 30-year-old Akil Khan.
He was arrested following a search operation on Thursday evening.
Indore's additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said the arrest came after swift coordination between police and Australian security staff.
'We had received a complaint from the Australian security team that two players faced inappropriate behaviour while returning to the hotel from a café,' Dandotiya said.
The alleged incident happened during a break between matches at the Women's World Cup
Indian Police have reportedly taken a 30-year-old man into custody over the alleged attack (pictured is the Australian Women's Cricket Team and coaching and support staff in India)
'A case was registered on Thursday night, and the accused has been arrested under an intensive strategic operation.'
Indian authorities have reportedly given assurances to the team that their safety will be maintained for the rest of the tour.
'This is a deeply regrettable and isolated incident,' Devajit Saikia, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India said in a statement.
'India has always been known for its warmth, hospitality, and care towards all guests. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards such acts.
'We appreciate the swift and effective action taken by the Madhya Pradesh Police in apprehending the accused. The law will take its due course to ensure justice is served.
'We will also review our existing safety protocols and strengthen them further, if necessary, to ensure such incidents are not repeated.'
The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association said in a statement that it was 'deeply pained and shocked by the disturbing incident involving misconduct and inappropriate behaviour.'
'As the host, MPCA extends sincere apologies to the Australian women's team for this deeply distressing and unfortunate incident,' the statement read.
The Australian players were offered counselling, and chose to play on in the tournament.
Alana King's superb World Cup continued, with the legspinner claiming 7-18 to bowl Australia to a seven-wicket win over South Africa.
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