English Cricket Figure Interviewed Over Spiking, Sexual Assault Allegations in London

A well-known figure in English cricket, a man in his 40s, is under police investigation for allegedly spiking the drinks of two women and sexually assaulting one of them at a pub in south-west London in May. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the man was interviewed under caution in June, but no arrests have been made and inquiries remain ongoing. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is aware of the investigation but has yet to comment publicly. This case adds to a series of sexual misconduct issues that have recently rocked English cricket, including suspensions of coaches for inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment. The Cricket Regulator has emphasized that removing sexual misconduct from the sport is a priority, reflecting a broader effort to address and prevent such offenses within cricket. Privacy laws in the UK prevent the public identification of the accused until charges are filed.