Gold ball details confirmed for new £400,000 prize at this week’s Riyadh Season World Masters of Snooker, with stars like Ronnie O’Sullivan potentially winning big if they pot the new ball after completing a 147 break.“This was an evidence-led prosecution. We will always pursue domestic abuse cases where our legal tests are met.
“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and the CPS treats such cases with the utmost seriousness.”
Governing body the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association said: “Wenbo has clearly been charged and found guilty of a serious offence.
“We were not aware of this incident and are very disappointed to read of such matters.
“Whilst we read that Wenbo has already been sentenced for this offence, we will now consider the position from our sport’s disciplinary perspective.
“Again, we are extremely disappointed to read this news today.”
Wenbo, who has won one ranking title, the 2016 English Open, reached 11th in the world rankings during his career.Jonathan Wettreich, deputy chief Crown prosecutor, CPS Yorkshire and Humberside, said: “Wenbo perpetrated a sustained and deliberate assault on the female victim, late at night, leaving her in great distress.BREAKING NEWS: As a Snooker star player lose his job ‘For attacking his wife today ”And has been arrested.“Again, we are extremely disappointed to read this news today.”
Wenbo, who has won one ranking title, the 2016 English Open, reached 11th in the world rankings during his career.
He is scheduled to take part in the qualifiers for the upcoming World Championship in Sheffield nextAccording to the Crown Prosecution Service [CPS], Liang Wenbo was found guilty of “domestic-related assault” and handed a 12-month community order in addition to a £1,380 fine.
The victim and Wenbo, who is rated 33rd in the world, were spotted arguing in Sheffield’s downtown before he punched her many times.
A guy attempted to stop him, but the CCTV from the July incident showed him dragging her to the ground and continuing to pummelled her.
According to the CPS, he was seen punching and pushing her against the wall on another video.
A lady screamed in agony and dialled 999 to raise the alarm.
At an earlier hearing, Wenbo, 35, of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, admitted to beating assault. On Friday, Sheffield Magistrates’ Court fined him.BREAKING NEWS: As a Snooker star player lose his job ‘For attacking his wife today ”And has been arrestedJonathan Wettreich, deputy chief Crown prosecutor, CPS Yorkshire and Humberside, said: “Wenbo perpetrated a sustained and deliberate assault on the female victim, late at night, leaving her in great distress.“This was an evidence-led prosecution. We will always pursue domestic abuse cases where our legal tests are met.
“This type of behaviour will not be tolerated and the CPS treats such cases with the utmost seriousness.”
Governing body the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association said: “Wenbo has clearly been charged and found guilty of a serious offence.
“We were not aware of this incident and are very disappointed to read of such matters.
“Whilst we read that Wenbo has already been sentenced for this offence, we will now consider the position from our sport’s disciplinary perspective.
“Again, we are extremely disappointed to read this news today.”
Wenbo, who has won one ranking title, the 2016 English Open, reached 11th in the world rankings during his career.
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