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Bernard Tomic apologises after Miami Beach hotel arrest
Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has apologised after being charged with resisting arrest and trespassing by Miami Beach Police.
The 22-year-old was accused of refusing to leave his hotel room after an alleged altercation with staff and police on Wednesday.
Tomic told local television: "I'm sorry for the the disturbance I caused."
Witnesses claim Tomic was asked to turn down his music following complaints from other residents.
According to the arrest affidavit, witnesses said Tomic "pointed his finger aggressively towards hotel security" at the W Hotel after several reports of a raucous party in his rooms. .................(more)
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/tennis/33563530
