Liang Wenbo sentenced for assaulting woman in Sheffield

[telinoz]

Liang Wenbo sentenced for assaulting woman in Sheffield

Liang Wenbo was seen hitting and kicking a woman in Sheffield, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

www.bbc.com

And

World Snooker suspends him.

Statement On Liang Wenbo - World Snooker

We are aware that Liang Wenbo has been sentenced following an incident of domestic-related assault. We strongly condemn all forms of violence. This matter has been passed to WPBSA Disciplinary and their Chairman Jason Ferguson has released the following statement: WPBSA Press release Liang Wenbo...

wst.tv

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Wow, he always seemed like a easy going type of guy.
Beating a Woman though...
Not sure he will recover from this though, his Snooker career looks to be done.

 

[telinoz]

WPBSA Statement - Liang Wenbo - World Snooker

The WPBSA has today suspended Liang Wenbo from attending or competing in WPBSA sanctioned events. This is due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct. The suspension will remain in place until the conclusion of the investigation or the outcome of disciplinary proceedings. The...

wst.tv

I suspect this is still related to April 2022...

 

[Bob Jewett]

WPBSA Statement - Liang Wenbo - World Snooker

The WPBSA has today suspended Liang Wenbo from attending or competing in WPBSA sanctioned events. This is due to an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct. The suspension will remain in place until the conclusion of the investigation or the outcome of disciplinary proceedings. The...

wst.tv

I suspect this is still related to April 2022...

It's strange that the WPBSA announcement says essentially nothing about the cause of the investigation.

 

[telinoz]

It's strange that the WPBSA announcement says essentially nothing about the cause of the investigation.

Yes, that is unusual.
When they one they did in April, has a clear reason.

All the ones they usually publish have some reason.
I mean, if they won't say, they might as well have not bothered posting anything!

 

[Bob Jewett]

Yes, that is unusual.
When they one they did in April, has a clear reason.

All the ones they usually publish have some reason.
I mean, if they won't say, they might as well have not bothered posting anything!

I can understand that they don't want to get into the details of an allegation, but maybe a date or a location would be good. I think they have to make some kind of announcement so that people know -- other than by Facebook rumor -- why he isn't playing.