UK police launch new probe into associates of late Harrods boss al-Fayed
Al JazeeraLondon police say they are investigating associates on suspicion of ‘assisting and facilitating’ sexual abuse. British police have announced they are investigating associates of late Harrods owner Mohamed al-Fayed on suspicion of “assisting and facilitating” his alleged rape and other sexual abuse of female staff. London’s Metropolitan Police Service said on Wednesday that it had opened the probe after a renewed public appeal and recent media coverage led to 90 people coming forward with allegations against al-Fayed, who owned the luxury British department store Harrods between 1985 and 2010. Police have acknowledged receiving allegations against the late Egyptian billionaire, whose business interests also included the Hôtel Ritz Paris and Fulham Football Club, from 21 women before his death. “This investigation is about giving survivors a voice, despite the fact that Mohamed al-Fayed is no longer alive to face prosecution,” said Commander Stephen Clayman of the Specialist Crime Command.
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