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Wayne Rooney's father arrested over alleged football betting scam
guardian.co.uk Oct 06 2011 08:54
Wayne Rooney Sr and eight others, including Motherwell player Steve Jennings, detained following nine-month investigationPolice have arrested Wayne Rooney's father, his uncle Richie and seven other people, including a Scottish Premier League player, over allegations of a football betting scam.The arrests were carried out across Merseyside and Glasgow and relate to a game between Motherwell and Hearts in December last year, which Hearts won 2-1 following a second-half penalty.Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings was arrested after allegedly getting himself sent off deliberately during the match.It is believed that there was a pattern of irregular betting with stakes being put on a red card being given.One was allegedly from a new account opened in Liverpool from where £500 was staked
Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings arrested over betting inquiry
guardian.co.uk Oct 06 2011 03:44
Jennings arrested at home by Merseyside police Arrest follows inquiry into alleged betting irregularitiesThe Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings has been arrested at his home by Merseyside police, the Scottish Football Association chief executive, Stewart Regan, has said.In a statement, Regan attributes the information to the Gambling Commission and says it follows "extensive inquiries" into alleged betting irregularities at a Scottish Premier League match between Motherwell and Hearts on 14 December 2010.Regan said: "While the investigation involves several other individuals outwith Scotland, it is important to stress that the evidence gathered throughout this thorough period of investigation has involved only one Scottish match."Motherwell FC are aware of the situat