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Lorch: Orlando Pirates attacker reportedly arrested for alleged assault

The 27-year-old has again attracted negative publicity after with reports suggesting that he was detained in Midrand

Orlando Pirates attacker Thembinkosi Lorch was reportedly arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Nokuphiwa Mathithibala.

According to Sunday World, Lorch was arrested on Sunday night after Mathithibala opened a case of assault against him at Midrand Police Station soon after the alleged incident.

The publication reports that Lorch allegedly slapped and strangled Mathithibala after she had asked him about his whereabouts.

Lorch reportedly disappeared from his girlfriend for six hours and he became angry when confronted upon his return.