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Celtics issue statement on reported Jabari Bird arrest

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Celtics shooting guard Jabari Bird is under arrest and facing charges for an alleged assault that took place Friday night in Brighton, according to WBZ.

BREAKING: WBZ-TV I-team reports Celtics Shooting Guard Jabari Bird is under arrest and facing charges after an assault in Brighton last night. BPD Domestic Violence Unit is investigating. In a statement, Celtics say they are aware of the incident and are gathering information.

— WBZ NewsRadio (@wbznewsradio) September 8, 2018

WBZ reported Saturday morning that Bird is in custody at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and the Boston Police Department’s domestic violence unit is involved.