He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in connection with the common assault charge. Although he was initially granted bail, he was subsequently remanded in custody until shortly before the trial in 2009 when he was released on bail.
Subsequently, he was apprehended for allegedly obstructing justice during the assault case. He initially received conditional release but was subsequently detained prior to his 2009 trial, only to be granted bail once more before the proceedings began.