Celtics shooting guard Jabari Bird was arrested Friday in Brighton, Mass. after an alleged domestic violence incident, according to the Boston Police Department.
Bird, 24, will face charges for assault and battery, strangulation and kidnapping. No other details were released regarding the incident.
Boston Police said in a brief statement Saturday that Bird was being guarded by police at St. Elizabeth's Hospital and was undergoing an evaluation after the incident.
The victim was taken to a separate hospital to be treated for injuries sustained.
The Celtics are collecting information about the incident.
“We are aware of the incident involving Jabari Bird and are taking it very seriously,” the team said in a statement Saturday morning.