First details of investigation into alleged 'behaviour' of former West Ham boss David Sullivan emerge

THE BBC has released further details of the Panorama investigation into former West Ham Chairman David Sullivan due to broadcast tonight.

Mr Sullivan, who stood down on Sunday, to fight what he described as "libellous" allegations, has denied any wrongdoing.

A new TV listing for the episode has appeared online with the title of the programme "Predator: The Billionaire Football Boss".

The blurb underneath states: "A joint investigation by Panorama and the Times newspaper into the behaviour of David Sullivan, who has announced he is stepping down as co-chair and director of West Ham United Football Club. Over decades, he has made millions from pornography, newspapers and football."

UK News and Investigations understands the documentary is looking largely at his time recruiting young women into the glamour model industry while he ran the Daily Sport and Sunday Sport newspapers, whose pages featured several topless women.

It is understood that seven women have made historical allegations of inappropriate behaviour.

In a statement explaining his resignation, Mr Sullivan said: "After a lifetime spent building businesses in the adult industry, in which I have met thousands of women, it is sadly inevitable that a small number of improper conduct claims are being made against me. I categorically deny these claims."

Main image: BBC Panorama.