Brighton & Hove Albion striker Glenn Murray and his wife have been arrested on suspicion of tax fraud totalling £1.1m.

Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is understood to be investigating the footballer and his partner Stacey, with officers visiting the pair at their home in Brighton on Tuesday morning.

The house was searched by HMRC officers and a number of items, including computers, business and personal records, were seized, and investigations are ongoing.

"A husband and wife have been arrested as part of an investigation into a suspected £1.1 million tax fraud," said an HMRC spokesperson. "The couple were interviewed by HMRC and have both been released under investigation.

"The man was arrested on suspicion of evading Income Tax and VAT, and cheating the public revenue. The woman was arrested on suspicion of evading Income Tax, and cheating the public revenue."

Murray, 34, rejoined Brighton in January 2017 and is their top scorer this season with seven goals in all competitions.