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Met Police Investigates Al Fayed Allegations

The Metropolitan Police faces scrutiny over handling of sexual assault allegations against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, prompting self-referral to the IOPC and review of prior investigations.

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Why did the Metropolitan Police refer itself to the IOPC?: The Metropolitan Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to complaints from two women about the handling of their allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed, dating back to 2008 and 2013.
What are the main concerns raised in the complaints against the police?: The complaints concern the quality of the police response and the public disclosure of details from the 2013 investigation. The Met is reviewing 21 prior allegations against Al Fayed to determine if improvements could have been made.
How many additional women have come forward with allegations since the documentary aired?: Since the documentary aired, over 65 additional women have contacted the BBC with similar allegations against Al Fayed, some dating back to 1977. Many of the alleged victims were Harrods employees.
How many new allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed have been reported since the BBC documentary?: Following a BBC documentary that publicized numerous sexual assault allegations against Al Fayed, the Met Police is now investigating 40 new allegations, in addition to the 21 previously reported.
What actions did the Crown Prosecution Service take regarding the allegations against Al Fayed?: The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) previously made charging decisions on some of the allegations against Al Fayed; however, no charges were filed against him before his death. The Met is exploring the possibility of pursuing other individuals involved.

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