Man arrested by Greater Manchester Police over allegations of race fixing

A 42-year-old man was arrested on Friday as part of a joint investigation by Greater Manchester Police and the Gambling Commission in connection with allegations of race fixing. 

The man, who was arrested in the Hawkshaw area of Bury, is alleged to have committed offences under section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005. According to the Gambling Commission, the investigation was launched following reports of suspicious betting activity linked to races earlier this year.

Declining to comment on Saturday, a spokesperson for the BHA said: “The BHA does not comment on investigations or speculation surrounding investigations”. 

The Gambling Commission also stated that no further comment will be made at this time.

Section 42 of the Gambling Act states that it is an offence for someone to "cheat at gambling or do anything for the purpose of enabling or assisting another person to cheat at gambling". Anyone found guilty could face a custodial sentence of up to two years.

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