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Western Sydney Wanderers' Kearyn Barcus charged with assault

Western Sydney Wanderers' Kearyn Baccus has been charged with punching a man in the chest over a car space in Sydney.

Baccus, 25, was charged on Wednesday with common assault following the altercation with a 49-year-old man in Arncliffe, in the city's south, three weeks ago, police say.

"Police will allege the younger man has punched the older man in the chest," a NSW police spokeswoman told AAP on Thursday.

"The 25-year-old attended Kogarah police station at 2pm yesterday afternoon.

"He has been charged with one count of common assault."

The Wanderers confirmed they have spoken to Baccus about the incident and that he remained available for selection for Saturday's match with the Brisbane Roar.

Baccus was bailed to appear in Sutherland Local Court on Feb. 28.