Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has contacted West Ham seeking urgent information regarding co-owner David Sullivan, following allegations of sexually exploitative behaviour made by multiple women. The government described the allegations as 'deeply concerning' and stated they must be treated with the 'utmost seriousness' and investigated by relevant authorities. Seven women reported accounts of Mr Sullivan's alleged predatory behaviour dating back to the 1980s and 1990s, primarily when he owned tabloid newspapers. Mr Sullivan, who 'categorically denies' all claims, announced he had stepped down as West Ham chairman over the weekend to fight the allegations. The Metropolitan Police are investigating a report related to the alleged taking of indecent images and sexual exploitation in the 1980s, involving one alleged victim. In fullFootball watchdog seeking urgent information after ‘deeply concerning’ David Sullivan abuse allegationsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Football regulator contacts West Ham over David Sullivan abuse allegations
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has contacted West Ham seeking urgent information regarding co-owner David Sullivan, following allegations of sexually exploitative behaviour made by multiple women. The government described the allegations as 'deeply concerning' and stated they must be treated with the 'utmost seriousness' and investigated by relevant authorities. Seven women reported accounts of Mr Sullivan's alleged predatory behaviour dating back to the 1980s and 1990s, primarily when he owned tabloid newspapers. Mr Sullivan, who 'categorically denies' all claims, announced he had stepped down as West Ham chairman over the weekend to fight the allegations. The Metropolitan Police are investigating a report related to the alleged taking of indecent images and sexual exploitation in the 1980s, involving one alleged victim. In fullFootball watchdog seeking urgent information after ‘deeply concerning’ David Sullivan abuse allegationsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
