Essex Police given new information on West Ham co-owner David Sullivan
Summary
Essex Police are investigating new information related to David Sullivan, co-owner of West Ham football club, following reports of sexual misconduct allegations dating back to the 1980s. Sullivan denies the allegations and recently resigned as joint chairman of West Ham amid ongoing inquiries and safeguarding concerns.Key Facts
- Essex Police began inquiries after a joint BBC Panorama and Times investigation into Sullivan.
- Multiple women have accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behavior.
- Sullivan denies all allegations and says he never met women’s or youth players alone at West Ham.
- He was banned three years ago from contacting women’s and youth teams due to safeguarding concerns.
- The ban was not public and Sullivan continued attending men’s team matches.
- Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy held meetings with the Football Association (FA) and West Ham about the issue.
- Boyle Sports, a West Ham sponsor, was unaware of the restrictions placed on Sullivan and expressed concern.
- Sullivan resigned as joint chairman to focus on responding to the allegations; he remains West Ham’s largest shareholder.
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