A secret Bristol location was the venue of an independent tribunal which saw snooker player Stephen Lee found guilty of match-fixing.

Lee, who lives in Wiltshire, was yesterday banned from playing professional snooker for 12 years and fined £40,000.

The 38-year-old was found guilty of match fixing in relation to seven matches in 2008 and 2009, which included one at the world championship.

The tribunal was held by London-based Sports Resolutions, an organisation that provides a specialised dispute resolution service for sport in the UK.

Following the ruling, Lee has said that he is “totally innocent” and has vowed to appeal.