Lawyers in Britain representing dozens of women say that Mohamed Al Fayed — the former boss of Harrods — was a “monster” who raped and sexually abused young women throughout his time at the helm of the world-renowned London department store.

Fresh allegations are being made about ex-Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed by a former worker who says her line manager "brushed it off" when she complained about inappropriate advances. The woman, named Catherine, contacted the BBC after reports this week from other women saying they were sexually assaulted by the late billionaire.

I am walking around feeling terrified of somebody who is dead,” explains Gemma, who has been reliving the moment when she says Mohamed Al Fayed raped her. “He just had that power – I am petrified of someone who is no longer alive”.