Bronco caught up in 3am police incident

Just hours after his side claimed bragging rights against cross-town rivals the Dolphins, Broncos winger Josiah Karapani was getting a talking to by Queensland police.

Brisbane emerged 26-12 winners in the local derby at Suncorp Stadium.

But hours later there was another PR setback in what has been a week to forget for the club.

Earlier this week assistant coach Ben Te'o quit his role with immediate effect after a reported verbal altercation with head coach Michael Maguire.

There is also mounting specilation Matt Ballin could be next out of the door after Manly boss Anthony Seibold was sacked.

A statement released by the Broncos said: "The Brisbane Broncos confirm that Josiah Karapani has received a Queensland Police Service infringement notice for the offence of ‘Public Nuisance’ and a banning notice after police spoke to him in Ann St, Fortitude Valley around 3.30am this morning.

"The NRL Integrity Unit has been informed."

More to come.