LONDON — British police called on Thursday (Sept 26) for anyone with allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed to come forward and said it would look to prosecute others after multiple women accused the late billionaire of sexual abuse and rape.

A BBC documentary aired last week said Al Fayed had sexually abused female staff at his London department store Harrods and had threatened them if they tried to complain. It said the company had failed to intervene and helped to cover up abuse allegations during his ownership from 1985 to 2010.

Although Al Fayed himself died last year, aged 94, London's Metropolitan Police said it would explore whether any other individuals could be pursued for criminal offences.

"It is vital that any victims have a voice and are able to report any allegations if they have not done so before, and know that they will be taken seriously," said Stephen Clayman, head of specialist crime at the Metropolitan Police.

"We have specialist teams to ensure all those victims who make contact with us are supported in the best way possible."

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