UK Police Watchdog Investigates Handling of Sex Crimes Allegations Against Harrods Owner Mohamed Al Fayed

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The investigation into the handling of sex crimes allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, is currently under scrutiny by the UK police watchdog. This probe aims to determine whether the Metropolitan Police mishandled the allegations made against Al Fayed before his death in 2023. The investigation is being conducted by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which is assessing complaints from two women regarding the police's handling of their allegations.

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The IOPC is specifically looking into how the Metropolitan Police handled 21 allegations made against Al Fayed, which were referred to them for review. This includes examining over 100 claims of sexual abuse that were made against Al Fayed, with some of these allegations dating back to 2008. The allegations range from sexual assault to rape, and involve multiple women who were employees or associated with Harrods during Al Fayed's tenure.

Additionally, the London force is facing a broader investigation into its overall handling of sexual assault allegations, which includes the case of Al Fayed. This investigation is part of a larger effort to address potential systemic issues within the police force regarding the handling of such serious crimes.

The probe is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the investigation progresses.

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