Top English cricket figure investigated over alleged spiking and sexual assault in London
Metropolitan Police say two women were reportedly spiked and one allegedly sexually assaulted; a man in his 40s was interviewed under caution and enquiries remain ongoing
A prominent figure within English cricket is being investigated by police over allegations that two women were spiked and one was sexually assaulted at a London pub in May, the Metropolitan Police said.
The force said the incidents are believed to have occurred on May 22 in the SW6 area of London, which covers Fulham and Parsons Green. A man in his 40s was interviewed under caution on June 5, the Met said, adding: “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 Daily Telegraph first reported the investigation.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said it was aware of the allegations but declined to comment. The identity of the man under investigation has not been disclosed by police or cricket authorities.
The investigation comes amid heightened scrutiny of conduct within the professional game. In August, the Cricket Discipline Panel suspended a county coach for nine months after finding he had engaged in inappropriate and sexualised messaging to two junior female members of staff in 2023 and 2024, and on one occasion had attempted to kiss a junior member of staff. The Cricket Discipline Panel’s statement said the coach had sent images described as showing his erect penis and that disciplinary action followed an internal process.
Separately, a professional coach was suspended for six months last November for what the regulator described as inappropriate sexual behaviour. Chris Haward, managing director of the Cricket Regulator, said in a statement that removing sexual misconduct from the game was a priority.
Police and cricket authorities said enquiries and any disciplinary processes would continue. The Metropolitan Police reiterated that those involved are being treated as victims and that the investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been announced.
The developments add to a series of cases that have prompted internal reviews and reforms across the sport. Governing bodies have increasingly emphasized safeguarding policies, mandatory reporting and investigation protocols for allegations involving players, staff and officials. Officials have said investigations will be pursued through both criminal and sport disciplinary channels where appropriate.
The case remains active, with the Metropolitan Police and cricket regulators conducting enquiries. Further details have not been released publicly and both police and the sport’s governing bodies may provide updates as investigations progress.