BREAKING: Ian Thorpe's manager confirms he's in rehab.

There have been reports that a “dazed and confused” Ian Thorpe caused a disturbance in the neighbourhood near his parents south west Sydney home in the early hours of this morning.

The incident reportedly occurred at 3:15am on Monday.

News Limited reported that emergency service workers were called to the property after a teenage boy heard a disturbance.

They later found a man (who is believed to be Thorpe) allegedly trying to get into a vehicle. He was described as “disheveled and erratic.”

Thorpe was allegedly treated by paramedics and taken to a local hospital. A police spokesperson told the media: “No official complaint has been made and no further police action is anticipated.’’

Ian Thorpe’s management have now confirmed the swimmer is in rehab and being treated for depression.

This story comes in the wake of reports that 31-year-old Thorpe was this week admitted to a Sydney hospital to seek rehabilitation treatment for alcohol abuse and depression. But those claims were later refuted by Thorpe’s manager, who said the former Olympic swimmer was simply in hospital for a shoulder operation.

In his autobiography published last year, Thorpe revealed how he often turned to alcohol as a release.

“I used alcohol as a means to rid my head of terrible thoughts, as a way of managing my moods,” he wrote.

“I did it behind closed doors, where many depressed people choose to fight their demons before they realise they can’t do it without help.

When Ian’s book initially came out, he told News Corp:

“Not even my family is aware that I’ve spent a lot of my life battling what I can only describe as a crippling depression.”

Ian Thorpe has won five Olympic gold medals, three silvers and one bronze swimming for Australia. He won his last medal at the 2004 games in Athens. In 2012, Thorpe attempted to make a comeback but failed to qualify for the London Olympic team.

Our thoughts are with Thorpe and his family during this difficult time.

If you need or anyone you know is suffering from depression and need help, please contact Lifeline: 1311 14. You can also visit beyondblue: the national depression initiative (1300 22 4636) or the Black Dog Institute, or talk to your local GP or health professional.