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By Ivan Speck Last updated at 7:29 PM on 16th February 2011

Barry Hearn has warned Prime Minister David Cameron not to rubber-stamp West Ham’s proposed takeover of the Olympic Stadium or he will be risking a protracted legal battle.

The Leyton Orient chairman is also threatening proceedings against the Premier League if they sanction the move which he believes is against Premier League rules. He will meet its chief executive Richard Scudamore tomorrow to discuss his club’s position.

Eyes on the prize: Orient chairman Hearn (centre) says the club will challenge the Olympic Park Legacy Committee's decision

Hearn said: ‘I do not blame West Ham. They are only looking after their own interests. The culprits are the Government and the Premier League.

‘To have a giant of West Ham’s stature on our doorstep offering discounted and free tickets would seriously bring into question the survival of Leyton Orient.’

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