Charlton Athletic investigate fake chief executive resignation letter

The London club are rooted to the bottom of the Championship amid calls for the owners to sell up

The Valley, home of Charlton (Getty)

Charlton Athletic are investigating how a false document proclaiming to be a resignation letter by chief executive Katrien Meire was sent to Companies House.

The Addicks are bottom of the Championship table and three points from safety as supporters aim increasingly vitriolic protests against Meire and Belgian owner Roland Duchatelet’s running of the club.

A statement on Charlton’s official website said: “The club is aware of a document that has appeared on Companies House. This document is false. The club is investigating the matter as it is something we take seriously.”

The document, available on the Companies House website, states that Meire ceased working at the Valley on 5 December after tendering her resignation. The 31-year-old, however, remains in her position with the signature on the paperwork appearing to be a forgery.

Under the Companies Act 2006, anyone found guilty of filing false documentation to Companies House is liable to receive a prison term of up to two years, a fine, or both.

A group who call themselves the Coalition Against Roland Duchatelet (CARD) have denied any involvement in the form’s appearance on Companies House.

Despite stringent calls for his departure, the 69-year-old continues to insist Charlton are not for sale.