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Met 'truly sorry' for distress to Al Fayed victims

GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 9 – The Metropolitan Police are addressing 40 allegations of sexual abuse linked to Mohamed Al Fayed and others, offering victims a video update amid ongoing civil cases, officials said.

  • On Friday, the Metropolitan Police will send a video update to alleged victims about its September-launched inquiry with no set conclusion date.
  • Last September, the Met launched an investigation into 40 allegations of rape and misconduct against Mohamed Al Fayed and others linked to enabling his abuse spanning decades.
  • The Metropolitan Police sent a video update to victims, reviewing 21 allegations since last September with two referrals to the IOPC, as DCS Craggs acknowledged the case's distressing nature.
  • Following the update, the Metropolitan Police officially apologised to alleged victims and urged anyone with information to come forward.
  • Two complaints will be investigated by the Metropolitan Police under watchdog oversight as victims submit questions and demand a public inquiry.
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