Hearn promises ‘zero tolerance’ approach

BARRY HEARN yesterday claimed snooker would lead the way in tackling corruption in sport as he promised a “zero tolerance” approach at the launch of a new integrity unit.

The World Snooker chairman has proposed instant lifetime bans for anyone in the game caught breaching his new rule of “no betting on anything”.

Hearn has enlisted the help of former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Stevens, now chairman of Quest, industry leaders in tackling corruption in sport.