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Police hold 'Mr Loophole' lawyer Police bail 'Mr Loophole' lawyer
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Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman - nicknamed Mr Loophole - has been arrested in Greater Manchester. The celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman, nicknamed Mr Loophole, has been released on bail after he was arrested in Manchester.
Police are believed to have raided his offices in the city centre on Monday after a request from Gwent police.Police are believed to have raided his offices in the city centre on Monday after a request from Gwent police.
The nature of the investigation he is being held in connection with has not been revealed. Mr Freeman was being questioned on suspicion of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice.
Mr Freeman became famous through representing celebrity clients, including David Beckham, who were charged with motoring offences. He has become famous in the media through representing celebrity clients, usually on motoring offences.
The former England captain successfully appealed against a driving ban in 1999, though his conviction for speeding was allowed to stand. They have included former England captain David Beckham, who successfully appealed against a driving ban in 1999.
Mr Freeman has also successfully represented Man Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Wayne Rooney and snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan - but recently failed to help model Caprice escape a drink driving conviction. Mr Freeman has also successfully represented Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, Wayne Rooney and snooker player Ronnie O'Sullivan.
Greater Manchester Police said the arrest had been made on behalf of Gwent Police. In his most recent high-profile case, he failed to help model Caprice escape a drink driving conviction.
A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said a 45-year-old man and a 49-year-old man were arrested in Manchester on Monday morning and released at about 2330 GMT.