OPLC launch investigation into 2012 tenancy

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Dionne Knight, 34, has been suspended with immediate effect while a potential clash of interests is investigated.

Now the OPLC have announced an investigation by a team of forensic auditors into their own procedures, and have appointed a barrister to report on the nature of the work carried out by Knight for West Ham without the knowledge of her bosses.

The OPLC say that the controversy has no bearing on the decision by their board to choose West Ham over Tottenham as the Olympic Stadium tenants.

Spurs however believe that there is a good case for the bidding process to be reopened.

Knight had declared "a personal relationship" with a West Ham director when she started at the OPLC, but told the legacy company of her work for the club only last week.

The OPLC said in a statement: "The Olympic Park Legacy Company has launched an independent investigation into its internal stadium procedures as a result of the allegations made concerning employee Dionne Knight.

"The auditors Moore Stephens have been appointed to carry out this investigation into our procedures. They have put together a team led by their specialist forensic unit.

"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. We remain confident that the integrity of our processes has not been compromised."

The OPLC board, in charge of securing the future of the Olympic Park site, voted 14-0 in February to make the Hammers the first choice to move into the £486million stadium.

Tottenham are seeking a judicial review of the decision.