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Police Scrutiny Over Al Fayed Sexual Assault Allegations

The Metropolitan Police faces scrutiny over its handling of sexual assault allegations against the late Mohamed Al Fayed, with two new complaints leading to a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

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Metropolitan PoliceIndependent Office For Police ConductHarrodsQatar Investment Authority

Mohamed Al FayedMichael WardStephen Clayman

What prompted the increase in allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed?: Since the BBC broadcast claims from former Harrods employees in September, more allegations against Al Fayed have emerged. Harrods' current managing director, Michael Ward, apologized for the toxic culture under Al Fayed's leadership.
What is the next step in the process of investigating the complaints?: The IOPC will assess the complaints before deciding whether further action is needed. The Met Police is also actively reviewing 21 previous sex crime allegations against Al Fayed, and a further 40 allegations have been made since September.
What is the nature and scale of the allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed?: The allegations against Al Fayed involve multiple instances of rape and sexual assault, spanning several years. The scale of the allegations and the subsequent investigations highlight concerns about the handling of such cases.
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 the age of 94.
What action did the Metropolitan Police take regarding the complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed?: 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 in 2008 and 2013.

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