India, June 23 -- Four years after Ricky Bibey's death, an inquest has heard disturbing details about the incident in Italy involving the former rugby league player and his partner. According to reports presented during the hearing, Bibey had taken cocaine before allegedly attacking his girlfriend inside a hotel room, in a violent episode that left her with life-changing injuries.

The inquest was told that Bibey's former partner suffered serious long-term harm after the assault, which reportedly happened while he was under the influence of drink and drugs. The case has brought renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding Bibey's death and the events that unfolded inside the hotel room that night.

Inquest Reveals Ricky Bibey Took C...