Stepten Lee arrested in betting inquiry

anportmorforjfc · February 12, 2010, 11:20:01 AM

Snooker player Stephen Lee arrested in betting inquiry

Snooker player Stephen Lee has been arrested following an investigation into suspicious betting patterns.
West Midlands Police confirmed that the player, from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and ranked number 25 in the world, was arrested on Thursday.
A spokesman said: "A 35-year-old man from Wiltshire was arrested on Thursday 11 February on suspicion of cheating."
He said the arrest followed a joint operation with the Gambling Commission over concerns about betting patterns.
World Snooker, the commercial arm of governing body the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA), said it was awaiting further developments.
"We are aware of the recent news articles concerning match fixing and are awaiting further reports," a statement said.
"In instances where the Gambling Commission commences an investigation into a match, the WPBSA works together with the commission to assist in its inquiries and the WPBSA will hold its own investigation open pending the conclusion.
"However, neither the commission nor the WPBSA will release information surrounding a betting matter while an investigation in ongoing."

Minder · February 12, 2010, 11:37:35 AM

He is snookered.

Bensars · February 12, 2010, 01:04:44 PM

Tough Break !

longrunsthefox · February 12, 2010, 01:10:27 PM

I think it a frame up

ziggysego · February 12, 2010, 01:11:00 PM

Cue the jokes everybody.....

AZOffaly · February 12, 2010, 01:12:39 PM

Quote from: ziggysego on February 12, 2010, 01:11:00 PM
Cue the jokes everybody.....

Chalk it down.

Orior · February 12, 2010, 01:13:41 PM

Take a rest the lot of ye.

longrunsthefox · February 12, 2010, 01:23:00 PM

Will the police be able to follow through with this?

muppet · February 12, 2010, 01:24:26 PM

Quote from: Orior on February 12, 2010, 01:13:41 PM
Take a rest the lot of ye.

Well spotted.

Bensars · February 12, 2010, 01:37:57 PM

I wouldnt "baulk" at this story to much. Must be a "kick" in the teeth for Lee.

Sandino · February 12, 2010, 01:42:04 PM

Nothing to this story its all spin!

5 Sams · February 12, 2010, 01:43:55 PM

How much did he pocket?

Minder · February 12, 2010, 01:44:59 PM

He will be takin a long break from the game after this.

muppet · February 12, 2010, 01:45:33 PM

Quote from: 5 Sams on February 12, 2010, 01:43:55 PM
How much did he pocket?

Nothing, it was a foul, though unlike John Terry it wasn't a miss, but they are both screwed.

Bensars · February 12, 2010, 01:46:02 PM

Dunno, havent heard. Obviously someone planted this story in the media