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UK police ask potential victims to come forward after Harrods boss assault allegations
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British police on Thursday called for any potential victims or survivors with allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed to come forward in light of recent media reports about the Egyptian billionaire.
Mohamed Al Fayed, Reuters/Luke MacGregor
British police on Thursday called for any potential victims or survivors with allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed to come forward in light of recent media reports about the Egyptian billionaire.
Lawyers for alleged victims last week said Al Fayed sexually abused female staff at his London department store Harrods and threatened consequences if they tried to complain. He died last year aged 94.
"It is vital that any victims have a voice and are able to report any allegations if they have not done so before, and know that they will be taken seriously," said Stephen Clayman, head of specialist crime at London's Metropolitan Police.
"We have specialist teams to ensure all those victims who make contact with us are supported in the best way possible."
According to a BBC documentary which aired last week, Harrods failed to intervene and helped to cover up abuse allegations during Al Fayed's ownership between 1985 and 2010.
He always denied the accusations.
Reporting by William James and Andrew MacAskill
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