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Midlands Police confirm arrest • Move follows investigation into suspicious betting patterns Stephen Lee, the world No25, has been arrested following an investigation into suspicious betting patterns, police said today. The player, from Trowbridge in Wiltshire, was arrested yesterday, West Midlands Police confirmed. A spokesman said: "A 35-year-old man from Wiltshire was arrested on Thursday February 11 on suspicion of cheating. "This follows a joint operation where West Midlands Police have assisted the Gambling Commission, following their concerns about suspicious betting patterns." Lee, whose world ranking has fallen from a high of No5, was last in the headlines for non-sporting reasons after he tested positive for cannabis in 2000. World Snooker, the commercial arm of governing body the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, said they were awaiting further developments. "We are aware of the recent news articles concerning match-fixing and are awaiting further reports," they said in a statement. "In instances where the Gambling Commission commences an investigation into a match, the WPBSA works together with the Commission to assist in its enquiries 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 is ongoing." Scottish pair Stephen Maguire and Jamie Burnett are awaiting the outcome of an investigation by Strathclyde Police Fraud Squad into their match at the UK Championships in Telford 14 months ago. |
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