Lord Coe defends role in consultation which could see the Crystal Palace athletics stadium demolished

Lord Coe has defended his role in a public consultation which could see the famous athletics stadium at Crystal Palace demolished.

The London 2012 supremo was criticised after his sports management firm, CSM, was hired to run the consultation.

City Hall wants to redevelop the site. Two out of the four options being considered would see the running track ripped up.

Lord Coe spoke to ITV News today and said he hoped the athletics track would stay.