US lawyer Gloria Allred described Harrods as a “toxic, unsafe, and abusive environment” under the chairmanship of Mr Al Fayed. She told the press conference that the allegations against Mr Al Fayed include serial rape, attempted rape, sexual battery, and sexual abuse of minors.

Lawyers investigating the monstrous assaults carried out by the late Mohamed Al Fayed and his victims who have come forward have painted a picture of serial depravity and violation