Metropolitan Police officers investigated for handling of Al Fayed allegations

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A serving and four former Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation for potential misconduct regarding their handling of sexual abuse allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is overseeing the investigation, which began in January 2025. It involves reports made by four individuals concerning Al Fayed's alleged predatory behavior. Hundreds of women have accused the former Harrods owner of sexual offenses. The Met Police stated they are cooperating with the IOPC's independent investigation.


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