Lee faces betting probe

Wiltshire potter arrested following 'suspicious betting patterns'

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Stephen Lee has been arrested following an investigation into suspicious betting patterns.

The player, from Trowbridge in Wiltshire, was arrested on Thursday, 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, who is ranked 25th in the world, is no stranger to controversy after testing positive for cannabis in 2000.

World Snooker, the commercial arm of governing body the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, confirmed they are awaiting further developments.

"We are aware of the recent news articles concerning match fixing and are awaiting further reports," read a World Snooker 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."