05 Aug 2026, 17:09
Police Scotland investigates claims of wrongdoing by athletes after 2026 Commonwealth Games
- Police Scotland has received a complaint about several sportsmen, which has not been verified, that Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
- According to the complaint, it said that the athletes were arrested in Uganda on suspicion of committing crimes; the investigation will be carried out by the UK authorities.
- Police Scotland said it is investigating three separate cases involving a number of people from Home Office.
Police Scotland has said it will investigate a complaint about several sportsmen that, if confirmed, could prevent them from participating in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
According to Ugandan sporting news website NBS Sport, the complaint was received from a number of people in the UK, which it said was sent to the police in connection with the investigation. The report said that the complaint was received from a number of people in the UK, and that the UK authorities were involved in the investigation.
Al Jazeera also reported that Pakistan Today had reported on the case, which it said was not confirmed.
Police Scotland said it is investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and that it will provide information on the case by the Home Office. The material also notes that Commonwealth Games Phil Batty said he was speaking to Police Scotland, Border Force, and UK visas and immigration about the case.
Meanwhile, Independent said Home Office did not comment on whether it was investigating the allegations, citing a statement from the UK authorities.
Tags: Europe/Crime/Sport