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Al Fayed Sex Crime Allegations Investigated
Two women have complained about the handling of sexual assault allegations against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, prompting a police and independent investigation.
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- How has Harrods responded to the allegations?
- Harrods' current managing director, Michael Ward, apologized for the toxic culture of secrecy, intimidation, and sexual misconduct that Al Fayed allegedly presided over. Former employees have made several allegations of assault.
- What is the Independent Office for Police Conduct's role in this situation?
- The IOPC will assess the complaints to determine if further action is needed. The police are also actively reviewing 21 previous sex crime allegations against Al Fayed, and 40 more have emerged since September.
- What action has the Metropolitan Police taken in response to the new complaints?
- The Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) after two women complained about the handling of their sexual assault allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed.
- What is the significance of the increased number of allegations against Al Fayed?
- The allegations against Al Fayed have increased significantly since September, prompting a thorough review by police and an investigation into the handling of previous complaints.
- What was the outcome of previous investigations into allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed?
- Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, was never prosecuted for the allegations, despite being questioned by police and having files passed to prosecutors. He died last year at age 94.