UK police identify 90 women in Al Fayed sexual assault case
London's Metropolitan Police said Wednesday that it had opened a new investigation into claims of sexual assault against late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, identifying 90 victims. More than 400 women and witnesses have come forward since a BBC documentary was aired on Al-Fayed in September, outlining claims of rape and sexual assault against him, prompting scrutiny of the police's handling of decades-old accusations.
London's Metropolitan Police confirmed Wednesday that it had opened a new investigation into sexual assault claims against the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, which has so far identified 90 victims.
It comes in the wake of a BBC documentary, aired in September, that detailed several claims of rape and sexual assault against the billionaire Egyptian businessman, who died in August last year aged 94.
More than 400 women and witnesses have since come forward alleging sexual misconduct against him, sparking scrutiny of how the London police force handled complaints stretching back decades.
The Met said "numerous victims, some reporting multiple offences" had come forward following a renewed public appeal. A dedicated unit would "review all reports and pursue all reasonable lines of enquiry", it added.
The force has previously said it had identified 60 potential victims.
They have already reviewed more than 50,000 pages of evidence, including victim and impact statements, according to the force.
Read more on FRANCE 24 English
Read also:
Dozens of women accuse late Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual assault
Harrods in talks with more than 250 women over Al-Fayed sexual misconduct claims
