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London police submit evidential file to prosecutors in Mohamed Al Fayed abuse inquiry
The Metropolitan Police sent a case file regarding a man in his 80s to the Crown Prosecution Service to determine if charges will be filed.
The short version
- The Metropolitan Police handed a full evidential file to the Crown Prosecution Service regarding two alleged indecent assaults by a man in his 80s linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
- Seven suspects have been interviewed under caution in connection with the investigation into allegations of aiding and abetting rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking.
- Crown prosecutors will now review the file to decide whether to bring formal charges against the suspect.
Key facts
- The Metropolitan Police submitted an evidential file to the Crown Prosecution Service regarding a man in his 80s suspected of two indecent assaults against two women in London.[BBC News]
- Seven suspects have been interviewed under caution so far in connection with the police investigation into offences including aiding and abetting rape and human trafficking.[BBC News]
- Mohamed Al Fayed died three years ago at age 94 without facing criminal charges.[BBC News]
- More than 400 alleged victims or witnesses have come forward to lawyers following a September 2024 BBC documentary detailing sexual assault allegations against Al Fayed.[BBC News]
- Harrods stated it is in the process of settling over 250 compensation claims related to the allegations.[BBC News]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unknown whether the Crown Prosecution Service will authorize formal criminal charges against the named suspect.[BBC News]
Sources
- Police pass Mohamed Al Fayed case file to prosecutorsBBC News - Top Stories