Athletics New Zealand are distancing themselves from banned runner Zane Robertson after his arrest in Kenya.

Reports have emerged that he's been arrested in possession of an unlicensed AK-47 rifle and 23 rounds of ammunition in his house on the outskirts of Iten.

Kenyan publication The Standard also revealed Robertson was under investigation for sexually assaulting a woman at a party.

Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.

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Athletics New Zealand are distancing themselves from banned runner Zane Robertson after his arrest in Kenya.
Reports have emerged that he's been arrested in possession of an unlicensed AK-47 rifle and 23 rounds of ammunition in his house on the outskirts of Iten.
Kenyan publication The Standard also revealed Robertson was under investigation for sexually assaulting a woman at a party.
Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explains further.
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