West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has denied allegations of sexual misconduct as the Independent Football Regulator confirmed it is seeking information relating to his suitability under its owners, directors and senior executives regime.
The regulator said it was “in contact” with West Ham and would use its statutory powers to obtain “urgent information” regarding Sullivan following allegations made by multiple women.
The claims, published by BBC Panorama and The Times, accuse the billionaire businessman of abusing his power and preying on young women for sex over several decades.
The women were reportedly in their late teens or early twenties and seeking work as models at Sullivan’s Daily and Sunday Sport newspapers.
As reported by the BBC on Tuesday, in a statement, the IFR described the allegations as “extremely serious” and said it would assess whether there were grounds for concern regarding Sullivan’s role at the club.
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