Kings Cross bender may end Bulldog Reni Maitua's career after assault charge Reni Maitua has been suspended by the Bulldogs over an assault charge. A CHANCE meeting with old footy mates in Kings Cross - and a 5am cab ride home that led to him being charged with assault- has triggered Reni Maitua's latest career-threatening drama. On a bad day for the NRL, when a current and former player fronted court on separate incidents and a third was spoken to by police over an alleged assault in the CBD, the Canterbury Bulldogs yesterday suspended the controversial Maitua indefinitely. The 31-year-old, who was banned for two years in 2009 after he tested positive to a banned substance, was arrested at his Daceyville home in the early hours of Monday morning after police responded to a complaint from a cab driver who had taken him home from Darlinghurst. Maitua went out the previous evening for a meal with a friend before bumping into former Roosters, Eels and Melbourne Storm playmaker Brett Finch in Kings Cross. Finch was not involved in any incident. "It is alleged the 52-year-old driver picked up (Maitua) at Darlinghurst and, en route, he became abusive and assaulted the driver," a police spokesman said. Former NRL star Brett Finch, who was out with Reni Maitua but not involved in any incident. After meeting Bulldogs officials yesterday, Maitua tweeted a full apology but denied striking the driver. "Deeply apologetic to the gentlemen (sic) involved, the fans, my family and the game in general," he wrote. I have no excuses for my poor behaviour and will accept any punishment handed to me from the powers (that) be. I was charged with common assault for pushing the gentleman's arm, by no means is that acceptable but certainly didn't strike anyone. He will face Waverley Local Court on January 7. The NRL is monitoring the case and that of Newcastle Knight Russell Packer, who was questioned but not charged over the alleged assault of a 22-year-old in Martin Place on Saturday.