Police investigate well-known English cricket figure over alleged spiking and sexual assault at Fulham pub
Metropolitan Police say two women were believed to have been spiked and one was allegedly sexually assaulted at The Boundary on May 22; enquiries ongoing
A prominent figure in English cricket is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police over allegations that two women were spiked and one was sexually assaulted at a pub in west London in May, police and club statements show.
The alleged incidents are reported to have occurred on May 22 at The Boundary, a pub in Fulham and Parsons Green. The Metropolitan Police said a man in his 40s was interviewed under caution on June 5 and that enquiries remain ongoing. No arrests have been made.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it was aware of the allegations but declined to comment. Media reports identified the venue as co-owned by England coach Brendon McCullum; the coach is not accused of any wrongdoing and was not in London on the date in question, as England were playing Zimbabwe in Nottingham, according to reporting and team records.
In a statement the Metropolitan Police said: "Two women are believed to have been spiked with one also allegedly sexually assaulted. A man in his 40s was interviewed under caution on Thursday, June 5. Enquiries remain ongoing and no arrests have been made at this stage." The force did not identify the individual under investigation.
The disclosure comes as the sport faces renewed scrutiny over sexual misconduct and inappropriate behaviour by figures within the professional game. In August, a county coach was suspended for nine months after a Cricket Discipline Panel found he had sent sexualised messages and images to junior female staff and had attempted a non-consensual kiss. Last November, a professional coach was suspended for six months for inappropriate sexual behaviour. Those suspensions were announced by the Cricket Regulator's disciplinary bodies and did not name the individuals publicly.
Chris Haward, the managing director of the Cricket Regulator, said in previous remarks that removing sexual misconduct from the game is a priority for the regulator. The regulator has pursued a range of disciplinary measures and published guidance aimed at protecting staff and players and improving reporting procedures.
Police investigations and internal disciplinary processes in sport can proceed on parallel tracks. The Metropolitan Police noted the investigation into the May 22 incident remains active, and urged anyone with information to contact officers. The ECB indicated only that it was aware and declined further comment when approached.
The reported probe arrives ahead of a major international fixture for England. The national men's team is due to begin its Ashes tour of Australia this winter, with the first Test scheduled in Perth on Nov. 21. Team management and national selectors will be monitoring developments, although there has been no official suggestion the ongoing investigation will affect squad selection.
The case underscores continuing concerns inside English cricket about conduct off the field and the governance structures for addressing allegations of sexual misconduct. Regulatory and disciplinary bodies inside the sport have emphasized mandatory safeguarding training, confidential reporting channels and ongoing reviews of workplace culture since several high-profile incidents were made public in recent seasons.
The Metropolitan Police and the Cricket Regulator did not provide further details about the identity of the person under investigation or the precise nature of the alleged offences beyond the statements issued. The police asked anyone with information about the incident to come forward to assist their enquiries.