Mohamed Al Fayed was ‘a monster enabled by’ Harrods, says lawyer

Mohamed Al Fayed, the former owner of Harrods, was a monster enabled by a system that pervaded the London store, a lawyer for his accusers has said.

The late Harrods owner was described as a "sexual predator" who assaulted staff and threatened them over a 25-year-period, barristers representing dozens of women told a press conference in London on Friday.

Dean Armstrong KC said it was time Harrods "took responsibility" after allegations against Fayed - including rape - were made in a BBC investigation this week.

Harrods has said it is "utterly appalled" by the allegations and has condemned his ...