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| Boxer Harrison in jail in Spain | Boxer Harrison in jail in Spain |
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| World featherweight boxing champion Scott Harrison is being held in a Spanish jail, the Foreign Office says. | |
| 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. | 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. | |
| His UK lawyer Massimo Franchi said he had no knowledge of the arrest. | His 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. | 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. | In September the boxer was charged with six offences, including assault and fraud, following incidents in South Lanarkshire during the summer. |