This news comes after HMRC seized materials from properties of both English Premier League clubs Newcastle United and West Ham United in April.

HMRC tax officials have been banned from examining material seized from the ground of English football club Newcastle United, following a legal challenged made by the club, according to various media reports.

During a preliminary hearing, High Court judge Mr Justice Supperstone imposed the ban after the legal team for Newcastle United applied for a judicial review against HMRC.

The ban will remain in force until a court hearing on 22 June 2017, when the club will return to court.

Reports have said the judge ordered any material retained by HMRC must be returned to the club. On the 22 June, it is expected Newcastle will have to show that it has an arguable case to take it to a full judicial review.

There were no details of the challenge were revealed during the hearing last Thursday.

This news comes after WealthBriefing reported that both Newcastle’s ground St James’ Park and the Olympic Stadium, home of fellow English Premier League side West Ham United were raided as part of a £5 million ($6.4 million) National Insurance fraud investigation.

HMRC seized seized business records, financial records, computers and mobile phones from both clubs. The investigation was looking into details of a £5 million image rights fee paid by Newcastle after they signed Demba Ba on a free transfer from West Ham in 2011.