All FIVE London Premier League clubs including West Ham and Tottenham have been caught up in historical child sex abuse allegations, say police.

Scotland Yard revealed 255 cases of abuse in London teams have been reported, relating to individuals at 77 clubs

The sex abuse claims also include three Championship teams, three League One and Two teams and 66 other named clubs.

Other London clubs previously named in connection with the abuse include Leyton Orient, Queens Park Rangers, Millwall and Charlton.

Police launched the investigation on December 8, covering every level of football.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ivan Balhatchet said: "The Met take all allegations seriously, and specialist officers will work through the information passed to them.

"Anyone who has been the victim of sexual assault should contact their local force, or call the NSPCC help line on 0800 023 2642."

West Ham and Tottenham said they have not been contacted by Metropolitan Police regarding the allegations.

A West Ham spokesman issued a response later on Monday night.

"West Ham United has not had any contact from the Metropolitan Police Service to date, so is not aware if the allegations relate to the club," it read.

"If approached, we will of course co-operate fully with this wide-ranging investigation.

"West Ham United follow the principles of the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit's national safeguarding standards and would encourage anyone aware of historic abuse to report it to the police or the Football Association's NSPCC helpline immediately."