Actor OJ Simpson back in jail after breaking bail conditions

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The shamed former actor and American Football star allegedly tried to contact a witness in his robbery and kidnapping case.

Reports last night suggested Simpson left a telephone message with someone involved in the incident that contravened his £60,000 bail conditions.

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OJ Simpson (pictured here at a previous court appearance) has had his bail revoked

Simpson, who was famously cleared 12 years ago of killing his wife, Nicole, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, was flown from Florida to Las Vegas in the custody of a bail bondsman.

Police said he will be in custody in Las Vegas at least until next Wednesday, when a judge will decide whether he will remain behind bars until his trial, which is set for April 7.

A close friend said 60-year-old Simpson was "crushed" at the latest twist in the case and was "really strict and abiding by the rules of the bail."

"He even avoided Christmas parties where people involved in the case might have been," the friend added.

David Roger, District Attorney for Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, was said to be filing a motion last night to revoke Simpson's bail.

Former "Naked Gun" star Simpson was freed on bail last September following allegations that he and a posse of friends burst into a Las Vegas hotel room and robbed two sports memorabilia dealers at gunpoint.

He had to agree on three bail conditions when he was released – that he have no contact with any other people involved in the case, that he surrender his passport and that he remain in the U.S..

Simpson faces a possible life sentence if he is convicted of armed robbery, kidnap and gun charges.

The former sports hero claimed he was only retrieving personal belongings that had been stolen from him.

Simpson is said to have used a false name to call someone else involved in the robbery case and asked them about the evidence.

He reportedly left a phone message using the name "Miguel" on November 16 last year.