Le Tissier bet inquiry is dropped

Published : 22 Sep 2009 13:15:29

An investigation into an alleged failed spread betting scam involving Matt Le Tissier in the 1990s has been dropped.In his autobiography, the ex-Southampton captain said he gambled on the time of the first throw-in in Saints' 2-0 win at Wimbledon in 1995. Police said discussions with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) concluded an investigation would not be in the public interest. The matter was taken up by police following extensive media publicity. Earlier this month, Le Tissier said he.... read more