Mohamed Al Fayed: Alleged victims represented by legal team rises to ‘60 survivors’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of alleged victims of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed to come forward has risen, with barristers saying they now represent “60 survivors”. open image in gallery Sources within Harrods have said the business has accepted vicarious liability for the conduct of Mr Al Fayed for the purpose of settling claims of alleged victims brought to its attention since 2023 “As we said last week, given our prolonged experience in dealing with the women impacted by this case, we expected that anywhere Mohamed Al Fayed went, abuse would follow. “We are now in possession of credible evidence of abuse at other Al Fayed properties and businesses, including Fulham Football Club.” It comes after the Met Police said it was investigating a number of new allegations, in addition to prior reported alleged offences by Al Fayed between 1979 and 2013 which resulted in no charges. open image in gallery Five former employees of Mohamed al Fayed spoke to BBC Breakfast on Wednesday A spokesperson for Fulham FC said: “We are aware of recent reports stating that new enquiries have been made concerning the former chairman’s tenure at the club.