Survivors of alleged abuse by the late Mohamed al-Fayed have raised concerns about the Metropolitan Police’s handling of serious allegations against the former Harrods owner. More than 400 claims involving sexual misconduct, including rape and human trafficking, have been made against Fayed, with alleged incidents spanning from 1977 to 2014.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed it received complaints this week from three individuals alleging inadequate investigation by the Metropolitan Police into the abuse claims. The IOPC is currently assessing these complaints to determine any further action.

In addition to these new complaints, the IOPC is already conducting an investigation involving one current and four former officers from the Metropolitan Police in connection with the case. Details regarding the nature of the allegations against the officers have not been disclosed.

A spokesperson for the IOPC said, “We can confirm that we received complaints this week from three victim-survivors, which relate to the Met’s handling of allegations against Mohamed al-Fayed and his associates… We are assessing these complaints before deciding what further action we will be taking.”

The scale of the allegations, which cover several decades, has drawn significant attention as authorities continue to examine both the historical claims against Fayed and the conduct of the police officers involved in their investigation.