David Sullivan steps down as West Ham joint-chair over 'serious historic allegations'

David Sullivan has stepped down from his role as joint-chair of West Ham United after being "made aware of the impending publication of serious historic allegations", the club has said.

It is understood none of the allegations relate to West Ham or any of its operations, the club added.

A statement from Mr Sullivan said: "I have recently become aware that factually incorrect and entirely false, decades-old allegations concerning my personal life are due to be broadcast and published."

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