GARDAÍ HAVE SEIZED a number of items as part of an investigation into an alleged incident of a League of Ireland player being approached to take part in spot fixing. 

In a statement today, the League said the player rejected the offer immediately. 

“The League of Ireland can confirm it is aware of an An Garda Síochána operation involving a member of the public after a player in the League of Ireland was allegedly approached and immediately rejected an offer to participate in spot fixing,” the statement said. 

Spot fixing is the practice of fixing a certain aspect of a sporting game in an attempt to ensure a certain result in a bet. 

Yesterday, officers attached to the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) carried out a search as part of the investigation.

A spokesperson said that a number of items of potential evidential value were seized.

No arrests have been made at this time, but the spokesperson said it remains a live criminal investigation. 

The League said it would like to “thank and praise the player who immediately reported the incident in accordance with the integrity workshops delivered by the FAI to every team in advance of the each season”.

It also thanked the PFA Ireland, the player’s club and An Garda Síochána for their assistance on the matter.

With reporting from Jane Moore