Snooker player Stephen Lee has been bailed following an investigation into suspicious betting patterns.
West Midlands Police confirmed the player, from Trowbridge, Wiltshire, and ranked number 25 in the world, was arrested on Thursday.
A spokesman said: “A 35-year-old man from Wiltshire was arrested on Thursday 11 February on suspicion of cheating.”
Mr Lee’s agents On Q Promotions said he denied any involvement in cheating or betting irregularities.
West Midlands Police said the arrest followed a joint operation with the Gambling Commission over concerns about betting patterns and Mr Lee was released on bail on Friday afternoon.
