Swimming Star Accused Over Broken Jaw

An Australian swimmer selected to compete at the Beijing Olympics has been charged with assault after an alleged brawl with a former champion.

Nick D'Arcy, 20, was arrested at the weekend after investigations into a fight at a Sydney nightclub.

Ex-Commonwealth swimming champion Simon Cowley reportedly suffered a broken nose and jaw in the scuffle.

Police later charged D'Arcy with assault occasioning grievous bodily harm.

He was granted conditional bail to appear in court on April 21.

D'Arcy was recently selected as part of Australia's swimming team for the Beijing Games. (SkyNews)