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Leigh Griffiths arrested in 7am raid over ‘alleged gambling incidents in sport’

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Police spent two and a half hours at Leigh Griffiths home in Bothwell conducting a search in relation to alleged gambling incidents in Sport. Homes in Airdrie and Bonnyrigg were also raided, no charges were made against the former striker.

The Daily Record reports:

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Following a pre-planned police operation on Thursday, 1 December, three men, aged 37, 35 and 32, were arrested in the Bothwell, Bonnyrigg and Airdrie areas in connection with an investigation into alleged gambling incidents in sport. All three men were released without charge pending further enquiries.”

Earlier this week it was reported that Morton could offer Griffiths a contract after he impressed training with Livingston. The police raid won’t help his prospects of getting back involved in football, seven months after ending a stint at Falkirk.

Giving further detail The Record claimed:

Ex-Celtic star Leigh Griffiths’ was arrested on Thursday morning as part of a police probe into gambling in sport. The 32-year-old was later released without charge after his home was searched by detectives in an early morning raid. Officers descended on the £675,000 mansion in Bothwell, Lanarkshire, at around 7am.

It’s believed more than 10 officers attended the property. Three uniformed cops and eight from CID are said to have been involved in the search of the plush detached villa, which is currently up for sale. The operation is understood to have lasted for around two-and-a-half hours, with the police leaving the scene at around 9.30am.

Uniformed officers also used torches to peer into vehicles parked in the quiet cul-de-sac. Sources say neighbours in the upmarket area were shocked by the heavy police presence. One insider said: “The street was full of police cars and a van. They were inside the house and searching the cars in the driveway.

“It was still dark and the police were using torches. Whatever they were doing, they weren’t discreet about it. It was chaotic. They were still there when people were going to work. We think Griffiths was inside the house when police arrived. His car was parked outside.”

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  • Thomas M Daley says:

    Hope he has a QC or KC on quickdial.
    Leigh will be targeted by those “Boys in Blue”, of that I have no doubt

  • John Copeland says:

    How many clubs has Leigh Griffiths played for over the years ? More than a few ! Yet the BBC in Scotland have exposed the alleged gambling story ,as ex Celtic and Scotland player ,only . A disgraceful misrepresentation of the truth .How appropriate ! If you are going to run with a story ,give us the entire story ,not selective bits and parts of it ……Cowboys …..

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