Scott Harrison Arrested Once Again, Assault Charges
By Mark Vester
It didn't take long for former champion Scott Harrison to get himself in another legal jam. Harrison was arrested as he arrived in Spain to face assault charges that are being alleged to have happened in 2006. Harrison, 31, was detained by officers from the country's National Police as he touched down at Malaga Airport on a flight from Glasgow. He is expected to stand trial in a Spanish court on assault and robbery charges.
Harrison, a former WBO featherweight champion, has been unable to get his boxing career back on track since 2005. He fought issues with depression, alcohol, and had numerous arrests and jail stints. He was eventually stripped of his title. Last year he tried to regain his boxing license but was denied after having more problems outside of the ring with numerous street brawls.
Seven witnesses, including four serving officers, are set to give evidence against him. Harrison is being accused of attacking an officer after being arrested for allegedly trying to steal a car and assaulting the owner in October 2006. The officer needed an eye operation for the injuries he suffered. Harrison could face up to three years in prison.
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