Essex Police say they have been contacted with new information concerning David Sullivan, the former joint-chair of West Ham United, following historic allegations reported in the UK media. Multiple outlets report that the information comes after a BBC Panorama and a separate investigation by The Times, which accused Sullivan of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour over many decades. Sky News and Sky Sports report that police receive the additional material as part of their ongoing consideration of the claims. The Independent and The Mirror add that Sullivan, who is described as a 77-year-old West Ham co-owner, denies the allegations and says he “categorically denies” the claims. The reporting indicates the allegations are not new, but the police engagement focuses on reviewing further information provided after the investigations were published. The sources describe the action as police being contacted and reviewing new information, rather than announcing charges. Coverage is consistent that the matter relates to historic allegations and that Sullivan disputes the accusations.