Birmingham co-owner David Sullivan denies allegation of sexual assault

The 59-year-old City chief executive was questioned after a 25-year-old woman contacted police at 1am yesterday.

It is alleged that she told cops the soft porn entrepreneur had molested her at his mansion in Theydon Bois, Essex, on Monday evening.

Police took DNA swabs from the multi-millionaire and searched his home for evidence supporting the claims - a fact that Birmingham City have strenuously denied.

A club statement read: 'David Sullivan confirms that he voluntarily attended a police station yesterday following an allegation made against him and gave a 30 minute interview in which he provided the police with a full explanation of the circumstances.

Birmingham co-owner: David Sullivan at his Essex home

'He categorically denies the allegation which centres around consensual sexual touching. The allegation is totally without foundation.

'Despite a report to the contrary there was no DNA taken, no search of his home and no clothing removed.

'Neither David Sullivan nor anyone on his behalf will be making any further comment in respect of the matter.'

A report in The Sun newspaper stated that the clothes Sullivan was wearing at the time of the alleged incident were seized but the club statement refutes this.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: 'We can confirm a 59-year-old man is currently being interviewed on suspicion of sexual touching. A 25-year-old woman from East London alleged she had been the victim of an indecent assault.'

Sullivan was hailed as a hero by Birmingham City fans after he and pal David Gold took control of the club in the late nineties.

But fans turned on them last season after the Blues were relegated from the Premier League.