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

West Ham have confirmed that David Sullivan has stepped down from his role with the Hammers having been made aware of the publication of historic allegations, which he denies

West Ham chairman David Sullivan has confirmed he is stepping down amid what he describes as 'factually incorrect and entirely false' allegations concerning his personal life.

David Sullivan has announced his resignation as joint-chair and director of West Ham with immediate effect, saying he will sue the BBC for libel

LONDON, June 6 : West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan resigned from his position with immediate effect on Saturday after becoming aware of what he called "factually…

The 77-year-old Welsh businessman said his resignation was in response to "decades-old allegations concerning my personal life".

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David Sullivan has stepped down from his role as joint-chairman and director of West Ham after being made aware of the impending publication of 'serious historic allegations'…

David Sullivan's 'behaviour' is the focus of an upcoming BBC Panorama investigation

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Sullivan is the subject of serious historic allegations, which he denies

Women accuse West Ham billionaire David Sullivan of preying on them for sex

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has been accused of abusing a number of women and preying on them for sex - in some cases when they were teenagers.

The former West Ham joint chair resigned his role on Saturday saying he intended to ‘apply my full energy and attention on fighting these false allegations’ that have emerged in a…

West Ham's major shareholder denies allegations of abusing his power over several decades

MIKE KEEGAN: David Sullivan could be forced to sell his stake in West Ham United after he was accused of preying on women for sex.

Reports detail women’s claims of sexual coercion against West Ham co-owner

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West Ham co-owner David Sullivan denies sexual misconduct allegations as the Independent Football Regulator investigates his suitability. Read more on the

The government said the allegations are ‘deeply concerning’ and should be treated with the ‘utmost seriousness’

Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner, of preying on them