Lee Reacts To Arrest
STEPHEN Lee has admitted he was in shock after being arrested as part of a match fixing probe.
Twice Grand Prix champion Lee, 35, was arrested and held on Thursday night as part of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission which is probing bets placed on him to lose.
Speaking to his local newspaper, the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald, Lee said: “I got home really late last night.
'”I will say that I was treated really badly yesterday, so I'm still in a bit of shock.”
A statement from Mr Lee's management company, On Q Promotions, said: ''On Q Promotions can confirm, as Stephen Lee's management company, that Stephen Lee was taken to a West Midlands police station for questioning on Thursday 11th February 2010.
“Stephen cooperated fully with the police inquiry and was released without charge. He does not expect any charge to be made and denies any involvement with cheating or betting irregularities.
“Stephen is now concentrating on practicing hard to achieve qualification for the World Championships and to fulfil all of his exhibition commitments.”