Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank 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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEssex Police have received new information regarding West Ham co-owner David Sullivan following allegations of sexually exploitative behaviour dating back to the 1980s, and inquiries are now underway. A two-year investigation by The Times and BBC accused Mr Sullivan of pressuring young or aspiring models in their late teens or early 20s while he was boss of the Daily Sport and Sunday Sport newspapers. Mr Sullivan, 77, who recently stepped down as West Ham chairman, has "categorically denied" all of the claims made against him. The Independent Football Regulator (IFR) is in contact with West Ham United to assess Mr Sullivan's suitability as a co-owner in light of the allegations. The Metropolitan Police are also investigating a separate report concerning the alleged taking of indecent images and sexual exploitation in London and Essex in the 1980s, related to one alleged victim. In fullEssex Police receive new information after David Sullivan 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

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

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe Independent Football Regulator (IFR) has…

Allegations billionaire West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex are "deeply concerning", the British government said Tuesday.

The West Ham co-owner has denied allegations of abusing his power

David Sullivan quit as joint chair of the relegated Premier League club to fight what he said were 'false allegations'.

Following the David Sullivan documentary, the Independent Football Regulator said it has made contact with officials over "extremely serious allegations" and is seeking "urgent…

David Sullivan resigned as West Ham co-chairman after seven women accused him of sexual coercion in a BBC Panorama and Times investigation spanning decades.

The 77-year-old is the club's majority shareholder and has owned a stake in the London team since 2010.

LONDON (AP):Seven women have accused David Sullivan, the West Ham co-owner who made a fortune in the porn and media industry, of preying on them for sex, according to an…

‘Temporary agreement’ in place since Football Association safeguarding investigation began three years ago

The former West Ham joint chair has denied allegations he engaged in sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour