Police Watchdog Reviews Met's Handling of Al Fayed Abuse Allegations

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is assessing how the Metropolitan Police managed historical sex crime claims against the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.

The IOPC is reviewing complaints from two women about the Met's handling of investigations into allegations against Al Fayed from 2008 and 2013.
Since a BBC documentary aired, over 60 women have come forward to the Met with new allegations of sexual misconduct by Al Fayed.
The Met has acknowledged discrepancies in the number of cases referred to the Crown Prosecution Service for advice, with only four cases officially confirmed.
Harrods and Fulham FC, former properties of Al Fayed, are investigating whether any current or past employees were affected by his alleged actions.
The Met Police is committed to reassessing past allegations, ensuring transparency, and addressing any procedural failings in their investigations.