Primark chief executive Paul Marchant resigns over allegation of inappropriate behaviour

Former M&S and Greencore exec Eoin Tonge takes over as interim boss

The boss of Primark Paul Marchant has resigned after an allegation over his behaviour towards a woman.

The boss of Primark - which operates as Penneys in Ireland - Paul Marchant has resigned after an allegation over his behaviour towards a woman.

Primark's parent firm, Associated British Foods (ABF), said Paul Marchant has stepped down as chief executive of the high street fashion brand with immediate effect following an investigation. It said the incident related to "his behaviour towards (a woman) in a social environment".