More women have come forward to say that they were abused by former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
The BBC, which recently aired a documentary detailing claims against Al Fayed, said that 65 women have since contacted the broadcaster about sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape by him.
Of the 65 women, 37 said they had worked at Harrods.
Separately, many more people have taken up their claims with Harrods directly. The retailer told the BBC: “Since the airing of the documentary, so far there are 200+ individuals who are now in the Harrods process to settle claims directly with the business.”
The earliest allegations of abuse now date back to 1977, which is eight years before Al Fayed bought Harrods; a purchase that made him well known in the UK.
Since the BBC programme aired there has been a focus on the extent to which others who worked at Harrods over the years may have been aware of his behaviour.
Last month Harrods managing director Michael Ward said he was “not aware” of allegations of abuse against Al Fayed and that he is “deeply sorry” for “failing colleagues” at the retailer. He expressed his own “personal horror” at the abuse.
