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Premier League star and his wife are arrested over an alleged £1.1million tax evasion scheme as HMRC raids their five-bed Sussex mansion

Premier League star Glenn Murray and his wife have been arrested over an alleged £1.1million tax fraud.

The Brighton and Hove Albion striker's £2million home in Sussex was raided by officers, with computers and documents seized.

Murray, 34, and his wife Stacey were both arrested on suspicion of evasion of Income Tax and cheating the public revenue.

The footballer is also suspected of not paying VAT. Both have been released following their arrests at the luxury five-bed home they share.

Premier League star Glenn Murray and his wife Stacey (pictured) have been arrested over an alleged u00a31.1million tax fraud
Premier League star Glenn Murray and his wife Stacey (pictured) have been arrested over an alleged £1.