Mohamed Al Fayed's son has said he is "horrified" by allegations of sexual abuse made against his late father, which have "thrown into question the loving memory I had of him". Dozens of women have accused the former Harrods owner - who died last year aged 94 - of multiple rapes and sexual assaults. , after a BBC investigation revealed the claims of over 20 women last week.
Omar Al Fayed said his father had been a "wonderful dad", but added that this "does not blind me from an objective assessment of circumstances". In , the 36-year-old environmental entrepreneur said: "The extent and explicit nature of the allegations are shocking and has thrown into question the loving memory I had of him. "How this matter could have been concealed for so long and in so many ways, raises further disturbing questions.
" He continued: "Throughout history, people in positions of power have all too often been shielded from the consequences of their actions, and justice has frequently been delayed or denied to those who have suffered...
"I firmly believe that anyone found guilty of such reprehensible actions, including having had facilitated, enabled or helped cover up such actions, no matter their status, must be held accountable. He went on to say: "The alleged victims and public deserve full transparency and accountability." Omar Al Fayed expressed support for "any legitimate investigation into these allegations", adding: "I will continue to support the principles of truth, justice, accountabi.