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.
He was later arrested on suspicion of tampering with legal proceedings related to the assault charge. Initially, he was granted temporary release but was later held in custody until shortly before his trial in 2009 when he was released on bail again.