Motherwell player arrested following probe into alleged betting irregularities

Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings has been arrested at his home today by Merseyside Police, Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan has said.

In a statement, Regan attributes the information to the Gambling Commission and says it follows “extensive enquiries” into alleged betting irregularities at a Scottish Premier League match between Motherwell and Hearts on December 14, 2010.