Snooker star Stephen Lee said that he was “absolutely devastated” after receiving a 12-year ban for match-fixing.

Lee was found guilty of match-fixing charges relating to seven matches in 2008 and 2009, receiving his sanction today, but has launched an immediate appeal.

Speaking to reporters outside his home, he said: “I’ve done nothing wrong. I’m totally innocent from this and I’ll be making a public statement later on.”