A MAN has been arrested in an early morning raid by Greater Manchester Police over allegations of race fixing.
The 42-year-old was arrested as part of a joint investigation by the police and the Gambling Commission.
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The man, who was arrested in the Hawkshaw area of Bury at 6am on Friday morning, is alleged to have committed offences under section 42 of the Gambling Act.
The investigation was launched following reports of suspicious betting activity linked to several races earlier this year.
A BHA spokesperson declined to comment, saying: “The BHA does not comment on investigations or speculation surrounding investigations”.
Greater Manchester Police also declined to comment.
Section 42 of the Gambling Act states that it is an offence to ‘cheat at gambling’ or if someone ‘does anything for the purpose of enabling or assisting another person to cheat at gambling’.
A person found guilty could face a prison term of up to two years, as well as a fine.
