With respect to the actions taken by Victoria Police on 14 November, 2017 where a 60-year-old male from the Bendigo area was interviewed and released without charge, Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) provides the following update.
HRV advises in respect of this matter, they have spoken to the licensed participant allegedly involved and advised them to provide submissions addressing why action should not be taken under the Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR).
Any such submissions are to be provided by 10.00 am on Friday 24 November 2017 and will be given due consideration thereafter prior to any decision being made.
With respect to the Victoria Police investigation, HRV is unable to make any comment.