Former Leeds United MD arrested
THE former managing director of Leeds United has been arrested.
David Haigh has been arrested in Dubai after the former owners of the club accused him of alleged financial irregularities.
According to BBC Sport, Dubai-based private equity group GFH says the alleged claims are directly connected to their ownership and subsequent sale of Leeds.
Mr Haigh, who resigned earlier this year, strenuously denies the allegations.
He was arrested after landing in Dubai and has spent the past three nights in custody.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: “We are aware of the arrest of a British National in Dubai on 18 May 2014. We are providing consular assistance.”
GFH sold the club to Italian businessman Massimo Cellino last month.
