Baggies Issue Hughes Statement

Last updated : 25 November 2003 By Mad Reporter
The Baggies striker is currently being held by West Midlands Police for questioning after a fatal car accident over the weekend.

"The club understand West Midlands Police wishes to speak to Lee Hughes to discover the full facts surrounding an accident that occurred shortly after midnight on November 23rd involving two vehicles, one of which belongs to Lee," A statement on the clubs official website read.

"Until the full facts of the situation are understood, the club will make no further comment except to say that Lee will not be considered for selection for Tuesday evening's game against Cardiff City since he missed training on both Sunday and Monday."