Gallicrow
10-17-2006, 08:29 AM
From http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/6057534.stm
Boxer Harrison in jail in Spain
World featherweight boxing champion Scott Harrison is being held in a Spanish jail, the Foreign Office said.
The 29-year-old WBO title holder, from Cambuslang near Glasgow, was arrested in Malaga on 6 October, reportedly following claims of theft and assault.
The boxer, who has received treatment for depression and alcoholism, had been training in southern Spain ahead of a title defence in December.
A Foreign Office spokesman said he had refused consular assistance.
Harrison's UK lawyer Massimo Franchi said he had no knowledge of the arrest.
Last month Harrison announced he would stay out of Scotland while preparing for the fight against former European champion Nicky Cook.
In September the boxer was charged with six offences, including assault and fraud, following incidents in South Lanarkshire during the summer.
Boxer Harrison in jail in Spain
World featherweight boxing champion Scott Harrison is being held in a Spanish jail, the Foreign Office said.
The 29-year-old WBO title holder, from Cambuslang near Glasgow, was arrested in Malaga on 6 October, reportedly following claims of theft and assault.
The boxer, who has received treatment for depression and alcoholism, had been training in southern Spain ahead of a title defence in December.
A Foreign Office spokesman said he had refused consular assistance.
Harrison's UK lawyer Massimo Franchi said he had no knowledge of the arrest.
Last month Harrison announced he would stay out of Scotland while preparing for the fight against former European champion Nicky Cook.
In September the boxer was charged with six offences, including assault and fraud, following incidents in South Lanarkshire during the summer.