Overview
- Authorities have logged 146 reports of alleged sexual abuse and assault linked to Mohamed Al-Fayed, up sharply from 90 last November.
- The ongoing inquiry is examining who may have enabled or facilitated the alleged offences and whether any misconduct or corruption occurred within earlier investigations.
- A leaked apology from Detective Chief Superintendent Angela Craggs acknowledged the distress caused to victims and regret that Al-Fayed can no longer face prosecution.
- Harrods has enrolled over 100 alleged survivors in its redress scheme as part of compensation efforts for those who reported abuse at the store.
- The Metropolitan Police are providing regular briefings to complainants and urging anyone with information to step forward to support the live investigation.