A investigation has been launched by the Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) into the decision to award the Olympic Stadium to West Ham United Football Club (WHUFC).

The OPLC has commissioned the independent probe amid allegations that Dionne Knight, one of its employees, had undertaken consultancy work for WHUFC without its consent. Moore Stephens will undertake the investigation on behalf of the OPLC, which will look at the procedures that led to February's decision to name WHUFC as its preferred bidder.

An OPLC spokesperson said: "We are also investigating the nature of the consultancy work that Dionne Knight undertook without our knowledge or permission. "An independent barrister will be instructed to conduct the employment elements of this investigation. We will communicate the outcome of both investigations when the work is complete."

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