Wayne Rooney's father will face no further action over allegations of a football match betting scam, his solicitor said on Monday.
Wayne Rooney Snr was arrested when police swooped at his home in West Derby, Liverpool,
last October.
last October.
Eight other people, including Liverpool-born Motherwell midfielder Steve Jennings, were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud over bets placed on a game between Motherwell and Hearts in 2010.
midfielder Steve Jennings, were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud over bets placed on a game between Motherwell and Hearts in 2010.
Merseyside Police said at the time the arrests were the culmination of a joint operation with the Gambling Commission into "suspicious betting activity".
But on Monday Anthony Barnfather, solicitor for Mr Rooney Snr, confirmed that the police have told him that no further action will be brought against his client.
Mr Barnfather said: "Mr Rooney Snr has always vigorously denied the allegations and maintained his innocence throughout the investigation. He is delighted the matter has now concluded."
At the weekend, Police dropped their case against 27-year-old Jennings.
The probe followed reports from some bookmakers of irregular betting patterns on Motherwell's 2-1 defeat by Hearts last December, during which Jennings was sent off. He denied the allegations.
His solicitor Nick Melville said: "We've received information from Merseyside Police that in relation to Mr Jennings there'll be no further action.
"Mr Jennings stated from the outset that he's had no involvement whatsoever with any criminal activity and this vindicates his stance throughout."
Source: Sky Sports
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