For the first time after hundreds of women made allegations of Sexual Abuse against former owner mohamed Al Fayed. Michael ward said in a statement the company failed our colleagues and that he wanted to make it clear that he was not aware of criminality and abuse. Our correspondent, helena wilkinson, is in knightsbridge. Helena. This is the first time we have heard from Michael Ward since the Bbc Documentary last week. Let me read you a bit more of the statement we have had in the last hour. He says he wanted to convey his personal horror at the revelations that have emerged over the past week. He says that we have all seen the survivors bravely speak about the terrible abuse they suffered at the hands of former owner mohamed Al Fayed. We failed our colleagues and for that we are deeply sorry. The statement also goes on to say, i feel it is important to make it clear that i was not aware of his criminality and abuse. While it is true rumours of his behaviour circulated in the public d
Harrods sale to investigate when she complained about Mohamed Al fayeds inappropriate behaviours. She claims another Manager Cherry picked young girls for him. I feel quite strongly the people that facilitated it happening also need to be brought to justice. And that is part of the reason why im now speaking out about it. Those people, you know, i can see, are still working either within the company or in other companies. And i have no doubt they have to have been fully aware of what was happening. Harrods under new what was happening. Harrods under new ownership what was happening. Harrods under new ownership says. What was happening. Harrods| under new ownership says its appalled by the allegation and has lodged a Compensation Scheme Forformer has lodged a Compensation Scheme for former employees who say they were attacked by Mohamed Al fayed. It also says it is investigating whether any current employees were involved, but has not told us whether anyone has faced any action as a res
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Hello, im annita mcveigh, welcome to Bbc News now, three hours of fast moving news, interviews and reaction. Within the past few hours, lawyers representing women who say they were raped or sexually assaulted by the former owner of harrods have described Mohamed Al fayed as a monster. Theyve also urged anyone else with similar claims to come forward. At least 37 women have accused the late billionaire of assaulting them. The case follows a Bbc Investigation in which woman who worked for him came forward accusing the egyptian billionaire, who died last year, of multiple counts of rape and attempted rape, during his 25 Year Reign at harrods. One of the barristers taking part in the News Conference Barriser Maria Mulla explained that when selected for their role, women would be sent for a private medical examination undertaken by three or four doctors whuich included a full cervical smear. Ms mulla gave further detail, revealing that one woman who made a complaint to harrods was told b
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