Former North Melbourne coach Dean Laidley is being held in police custody, charged with stalking and other offences.
Photos were leaked of the 53-year-old inside the police station on Sunday night. Laidley's lawyers are demanding an investigation into how the photos were leaked.
"Disgraceful. Taking photos unlawfully and sharing them. And these were sneaky photos while in Police interview in Police Station by a Police Officer," one of his lawyers, Bill Doogue, tweeted.
"Police should investigate and those involved pull down immediately."
The photos of Laidley in question are his mug shot and a photo of him in a blonde wig and a black dress.
Defence lawyer Dee Giannopoulos also expressed her anger.
"Outraged that pictures of my client, taken by some police officer, on the sly, when in custody in interview have hit the media. Typical #grossbreachofprivacy," Ms Giannopoulos tweeted.
Outraged that pictures of my client, taken by some police officer, on the sly , when in custody in interview have hit the media. Typical #grossbreachofprivacy
— Dee Giannopoulos (@deeglaw) May 3, 2020
Victoria Police is investigating the capture and dissemination of the images.
"Professional standards command have been notified of the matter and at this stage it would be inappropriate to comment further," Victoria Police said in a statement.
According to Fox Sports, police commands are "ropable" about the image surfacing and the the officer who took it is likely to face disciplinary action.
Laidley did not apply for bail and will remain in police custody. On Sunday, he faced the Melbourne Magistrates' Court and was remanded to appear again on May 11.
A member of North Melbourne's 1996 premiership team, Laidley is currently the senior coach of Essendon District Football League club Maribyrnong Park.
