UK government ‘concerned’ by abuse claims against West Ham co-owner
Summary
The UK government expressed concern about allegations of sexual abuse against David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham football club. Sullivan has stepped down from his leadership roles at the club while denying the claims, which date back to the 1980s and 1990s. The police are investigating the allegations related to sexual exploitation and indecent images.Key Facts
- David Sullivan is a billionaire and the largest shareholder of West Ham football club.
- Seven women have accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behavior from the 1980s and 1990s.
- Sullivan owned British tabloid newspapers Daily Sport and Sunday Sport during the time of the alleged incidents.
- Sullivan quit as joint chair of West Ham to fight what he calls “false allegations.”
- The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport said the allegations are deeply concerning and must be investigated.
- London’s Metropolitan Police are investigating claims related to indecent images and sexual exploitation, focusing on one alleged victim.
- Tony Livesey, former editor-in-chief of the tabloids, is also under investigation for allegedly facilitating a meeting between Sullivan and an accuser; he has denied the allegations.
- Sullivan and his late business partner David Gold took over West Ham, overseeing its move to the former Olympic Stadium in 2016.
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