Lewes suspend manager Steve King pending investigation

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Image caption, King led Lewes to the Blue Square South title in 2008

Isthmian Premier Division side Lewes have suspended manager Steve King pending an internal investigation.

said the substance of the investigation would remain confidential.

King spent five years in charge of the Rooks from 2003 to 2008 and rejoined the Sussex club in the summer after leaving Farnborough.

Simon Wormull will take interim charge, aided by striker Paul Booth and King's assistant Justin Skinner.