A former department store owner is said to have raped and sexually assaulted a string of women who worked for the chain.

More than 20 women have claimed they were sexually assaulted by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, five of whom have said they were raped.

The women say the assaults were carried out at the company’s offices, in Al-Fayed’s apartment in London, or on trips overseas. 

UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that Harrods not only failed to intervene, but also helped cover up abuse allegations when Al-Fayed was in charge.

The department store’s current owners say they’re “utterly appalled” by the allegations, and the store sincerely apologises.

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A former department store owner is said to have raped and sexually assaulted a string of women who worked for the chain. 
More than 20 women have claimed they were sexually assaulted by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, five of whom have said they were raped. 
The women say the assaults were carried out at the company’s offices, in Al-Fayed’s apartment in London, or on trips overseas.  
UK Correspondent Gavin Grey told Ryan Bridge that Harrods not only failed to intervene, but also helped cover up abuse allegations when Al-Fayed was in charge. 
The department store’s current owners say they’re “utterly appalled” by the allegations, and the store sincerely apologises. 
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