The settlements come as Scotland Yard reveals a further 60 people have come forward to police with allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed.
London's luxury Harrods department store says it is in the process of settling more than 250 compensation claims over alleged sexual misconduct of its former owner.London's luxury Harrods department store says it is in the process of settling more than 250 claims for compensation brought by women who allege historical sexual assault by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed . Harrods had previously said it had already settled a number of claims.
The Metropolitan Police said following the BBC report and public appeals, 60 more people had come to officers with allegations. "And while we know that it isn't possible to bring criminal proceedings against someone that has died, our priority is to give any potential victim-survivors a voice and ensure they receive the right care and support."Investigators sought "early investigative advice" from prosecutors around tens of these allegations, but no further action was taken.
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