The Met’s handling of sex attack claims against Mohamed Fayed will be reviewed by watchdogs amid public concern over the case
London: Complaints about how the Met Police dealt with sex attack allegations against Mohamed Fayed are set to be investigated. The Directorate of Professional Standards will take the lead on this review, with oversight from the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
They’ll be looking into whether the initial investigations could have been done differently. They want to see if officers missed opportunities to hold Fayed accountable for his alleged predatory behavior over the years.
Right now, the Met is already reviewing 21 allegations made before Fayed passed away in 2023. However, the focus of this new investigation will be on two specific cases that were referred to the IOPC last November.
Over 100 alleged victims have come forward, including a woman who was just 13 at the time of the abuse. Plus, around 300 others have applied for compensation from Harrods, claiming they were assaulted, groped, or trafficked.
People are understandably questioning why Fayed was never prosecuted while he was alive. Steve Noonan, the IOPC’s director of operations, mentioned that there’s a lot of public concern about this case, emphasizing the importance of a thorough investigation.
In addition, the Met has stated that at least five individuals are being looked into for allegedly helping Fayed during his lifetime.
