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Mohamed Al Fayed’s son ‘horrified’ by allegations of sexual abuse that ‘throw into question loving memory’ of his dad
MOHAMED Al Fayed’s son revealed he is “horrified” by allegations of sexual abuse that “throw into question the loving memory” of his dad.
The late business tycoon, who died aged 94, was exposed in BBC documentary Al Fayed: Predator at Harrods, and more than 200 alleged victims have since come forward.
Son Omar Al Fayed hailed his “wonderful dad” but vowed this “does not blind me from an objective assessment of circumstances” in light of the claims.
In a public statement, 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.
“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.
“The alleged victims and public deserve full transparency and accountability.
“I will continue to support the principles of truth, justice, accountability, and fairness, regardless of where that journey may lead.
“No one is above the law, and all victims deserve their day in court.”
He added he will support “any legitimate investigation into these allegations”.
It comes after an ex-Harrods employee alleged how she was trafficked and drugged before Al Fayed tried to rape her.
Five alleged victims appeared on BBC Breakfast earlier this week to open up about the abuse they allegedly suffered at Al Fayed’s hands.
Former Harrods secretary Lindsay was one of the women who shared their harrowing ordeals.
Lindsay told how Al Fayed sexually harassed, sexually assaulted and groped female staff on a daily basis.
And she said Al Fayed drugged and attempted to rape her on a work trip to Paris.
And, bravely talking from the GMB sofa, Gemma, a former personal assistant to Al Fayed, also said she was raped at Villa Windsor.
She said: “I didn’t think the extent of what happened to me had happened to others. It was such a secret place to work.
“I knew others were going through harassment and I knew there were issues, but I didn’t know to the extent of my attack had happened to others.
“I’ve shared what I have on the doc, it’s a difficult subject, I struggle still to talk about.
“It’s getting easier, and with these people to support me it’s certainly getting easier.”
Gemma claimed Fayed’s “lawyers, security team” would threaten her by telling her they knew where her family lived.
Meanwhile, a stable hand who worked for Al Fayed has told how the alleged sexual predator got teenage workers to trot past with his horses so he could ogle them.
The woman — just 15 at the time in 1987 — was one of a team employed to look after the Harrods boss’s nags and said he “got off” on humiliating staff and leaving them fearing for their jobs.
Plus, Al Fayed’s victims are now ‘hunting for his Ghislaine Maxwell-style fixer’ who protected the alleged sex attacker.
They claimed he had a ‘fixer’ who would would seek out young victims for the alleged predator.
Fayed’s “fixer” has been described as a blonde woman who donned designer clothes and drove a Porshe.
A teenager who alleged to meet her claimed the helper would show off her money before asking if they wanted to meet her wealthy friend.
The woman was working as a senior executive at Harrods at the time, it was claimed.
She would hang around in wealthy areas of London and entice young women out for drinks at expensive venues before making twisted promises to help them with work.
Allegedly the woman took them to vile Al Fayed’s penthouse as if she was delivering them to the predator on a silver plater.
The source said the ‘fixer’ was proud of herself for bringing him a different victim “every couple of months.
More than 20 women have now laid bare the abuse they suffered at the hands of the business tycoon.
Another 200 victims have since come forward with claims, lawyer Dean Armstrong KC said last week.
Armstrong said: “We have heard from scores and scores, probably up to 200 people coming to us to give us their accounts.
“This was a system in Harrods to facilitate the abuse Al Fayed engaged in.”
The lawyer also represents women employed by Al Fayed at the Ritz hotel in Paris.
Harrods said in a statement: “We are utterly appalled by the allegations of abuse perpetrated by Mohamed Al Fayed. These were the actions of an individual who was intent on abusing his power wherever he operated and we condemn them in the strongest terms.
“We also acknowledge that during this time as a business we failed our employees who were his victims and for this we sincerely apologise.
“The Harrods of today is a very different organisation to the one owned and controlled by Al Fayed between 1985 and 2010, it is one that seeks to put the welfare of our employees at the heart of everything we do.”
Harrods said there is compensation for ex-employees who claim they were assaulted by Fayed.
They added how financial settlements have been reached with most of the people who have come forward since last year.
Mohamed Fayed sexually abused hundreds of women across the globe, lawyers claim
By Michael Hamilton
PERVERT Mohamed Fayed sexually abused hundreds of women across the world, lawyers said yesterday.
The legal group representing his victims said that more than 200 had come forward so far.
Justice for Harrods Survivors also said other parts of Fayed’s empire — including Fulham FC — had now been dragged into the probe.
In an update a week after a press conference to reveal Fayed’s vast web of abuse, a spokesman said: “Anywhere Mohamed Al-Fayed went, abuse would follow.
“We have been responding to inquiries from more survivors of abuse, whether from their time at Harrods or in other corners of his empire.
“We have also heard from others who are witnesses to that abuse.
“Finally, we are hearing from current employees of Harrods who are relaying both their current and historic experiences.”
“Their courage is helping our team expand our understanding of Harrods’ vast system of abuse.
“The response has simply been enormous. To date, we have fielded well over 200 messages that are coming from all over the world.
“We are now in possession of evidence of abuse at other Al-Fayed properties and businesses, including Fulham Football Club.
“To anyone who might have been impacted, please know that you are not alone.”
Egyptian tycoon Fayed, who died last year aged 94, was exposed as a serial sexual predator in a BBC documentary last week.
We told yesterday how pressure was mounting on Fayed’s inner circle over what they knew about his reign of terror at posh West London store Harrods.
Nottingham Forest vs Fulham LIVE SCORE: Latest Premier League updates as Reds look to continue stunning unbeaten start
NOTTINGHAM FOREST host Fulham in a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.
The Reds have enjoyed a stunning unbeaten start to the new season and sit 8th in the table.
While Fulham will be aiming to build on their 2-1 win over Newcastle last time out.
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CHELSEA take on Brighton in a huge Premier League clash this afternoon.
The Blues have been in fine form of late taking 10 points from their last four games.
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BRENTFORD and West Ham go toe-to-toe in a Saturday Premier League encounter – and both sides will be hoping to put last weekend’s defeats behind them.
The Bees lost their second successive match despite taking the lead against London rivals Tottenham.
While West Ham got thumped in front of their own fans by Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea.
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The Toffees are still looking to secure their first win of the new season, with pressure mounting on manager Sean Dyche.
Palace are also seeking their first three points but picked up a point against Manchester United last time out.
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Pregnant Charlotte Dawson stuns fans with weirdest places she has romped – with one including a ‘prickly’ sex experience
PREGNANT Charlotte Dawson has revealed her most shocking sex secrets.
The mum-of-two has become a popular TV star thanks to her larger-than-life personality – and because she doesn’t hold back.
Now, the 31-year-old has spilled the beans on some of her most adventurous romps.
Among her places conquered are a bush, tent and even a public spa pool.
Charlotte hosted an “ask me anything” episode on her podcast, Charlotte Dawson’s Naughty Corner, where she made the shocking confessions.
One of her fans wrote in asking: “What’s the weirdest and funniest place that you’ve had sex?”
In response, the influencer hilariously detailed a “prickly” situation she found herself in when drunk once.
She answered in fits of laughter: “In a bush.
“Keeping it classy, not trashy – always.
“I was p****d out of my face and can’t remember to be honest.
“Well, I remember parts and I remember it was a bit uncomfortable.
“There was like, a stick up me, or something.”
Charlotte went on to make a crude joke about having “two sticks up her” and recalled how the rendezvous was “a bit prickly and sharp”.
She added: “I think I was in a prickled bush.
“Yeah, it was a bit uncomfortable.”
The Ex On The Beach star then revealed that she prefers getting down and dirty in a pool – and has even done the deed in a spa once.
Charlotte Dawson and Matt Sarsfield - Relationship Timeline
Here's how Charlotte and Matt's relationship has played out
November 2016 – Charlotte and Matt meet shortly after she splits from a short-lived fling with Geordie Shore’s Gaz Beadle.
February 2017 – The couple split for the first time just before Valentine’s Day over Charlotte’s party lifestyle.
July 2017 – While filming Celebs Go Dating, Charlotte is told she is ‘sabotaging herself’ and she admits it’s because she was struggling to get over Matt.
September 2017 – Charlotte jets to Greece after splitting from CGD castmate Frankie Cocozza.
December 2017 – Charlotte and Matt reveal they are back together.
March 2018 – Charlotte admits to The Sun that she ‘couldn’t stay away’ from Matt, with the couple also moving in together.
October 2018 – The couple look loved up while on holiday together in Spain.
August 2020 – Charlotte reveals she is pregnant with her and Matt’s first baby together.
September 5, 2020 – Matt proposes to Charlotte next to the statue of her late father, Les Dawson.
January 26, 2021 – Charlotte gives birth to their first baby boy. She later announces his name is Noah, with the entire birth being filmed for reality show Celebrity Bumps.
February 2022 – Matt, Charlotte and Noah move into their brand new family home in Lancashire.
April 2022 – Charlotte reveals she’s tragically suffered a miscarriage.
February 2023 – Charlotte announces she’s pregnant with her second baby with Matt.
July 30, 2023 – Charlotte gives birth to her second baby boy, who she later reveals is called Jude.
October 2023 – Baby Jude is rushed to hospital after contracting RSV bronchitis, and has to remain in hospital for ‘a few days’
February 2024 –Baby Jude is readmitted into hospital after contracting bronchitis for a second time at seven months old.
August 3, 2024 – Charlotte left ‘devastated and humiliated’ after finding ‘dirty texts’ on Matt’s phone to another woman.
August 4, 2024: Charlotte throws Jude his first birthday party, with Matt notably not in attendance.
August 5, 2024: Charlotte breaks her silence, saying she is extremely hurt, upset and disappointed by the news. She says her children remain her top priority.
Charlotte became a reality TV star aged 24, when she was snapped up for the dating show famed for its explosive rows and controversial cast.
But she toned things down when meeting long-term partner Matt Sarsfield in 2016.
The pair got engaged in September 2020.
But in August 2024, Matt was accused of sending “secret dirty texts” to another woman.
Charlotte was left devastated and admitted to being in “complete shock” by the news.
However, the couple worked through their problems and are now back together, with Charlotte also sharing on the “ask me anything” podcast episode that they are planning to do couple’s therapy.
They share two sons together – Noah, three and Jude, one – and have a baby girl due later this year.
Maura Higgins ‘stranded’ as Range Rover goes on fire in the middle of London
MAURA Higgins has revealed that she was left ‘stranded’ after her Range Rover ‘went on fire’ in the middle of London.
The Love Island star took to social media to share a snap of her Range Rover and its stylish steering wheel as she waited patiently for aid to come.
The 33-year-old penned: “When your car goes on fire in the middle of London. Been here for over 2 hours now…
“Also car just had a service & mot 2 weeks ago so that’s nice!!…. stranded higgins GOD I LOVE RANGE ROVERS!!!!!”
A few hours prior, the Irish beauty had shared a glam snap of herself sitting in her car while saying: “This weather can F off” followed by a rain cloud emoji.
The reality TV icon also gave a look inside the snazzy car too, as she posted a photo of the dashboard and told people she had the same song on repeat from new Netflix series Monsters.
Maura’s Range Rover dilemma comes after the star supported her close pal Molly-Mae Hague at the launch of her new fashion brand Maebe.
Maura has also been there for Molly amid her break up from boxer and Love Island co-star Tommy Fury.
The Sun previously reported how Molly-Mae, 25, dumped fiancé Tommy, also 25, over claims he cheated on her.
Maura Higgins showed her support after Molly-Mae posted on Instagram and returned to social media after the split.
Sharing a pic of her overlooking a lake, the Influencer posted: “Thank you for being the best online friends I could’ve ever wished for.”
Her best friend Maura – who she met on Love Island 2019 – then broke her silence on the Tommy split by writing: “LOVE & ADORE YOU”
In her own love life, Maura was seen smooching Pete Wicks at Broadwick Soho Hotel in summer.
But Pete is still on the hunt for love and was spotted on Raya this month with his occupation listed as ‘all sorts’.
‘It’s changed my life’ Kelsey Parker raves about £6 beauty buy from Amazon after going public with new boyfriend
KELSEY Parker has raved about an affordable beauty buy that she claims has ‘changed’ her life.
The mum-of-two, who earlier this week went public with her new man, two years after Tom Parker’s tragic passing, has claimed that the cheap product, which you can order from Amazon, is her ‘new best friend’.
The 33-year-old, who lost Tom aged 33 following a battle with brain cancer, recently revealed she was “in a better place” mentally now – and believed her new man Will was “sent” to her by the all Time Low hitmaker.
And the blonde beauty, who went Instagram official with the tree surgeon last weekend, explained why she can’t get enough of castor oil.
Posting on social media, Kelsey explained: “I want to talk about castor oil.
“I have this organic castor oil which has become my new best friend.
“I was recommended castor oil by ‘The Skin Angel’, but basically castor oil has changed my life in such a short period of time.
“I use the castor oil as a moisturiser because I am so dry.
“At the moment I’m looking all nice and shiny because this is what castor oil does.
“It also promotes hair growth, so your eyelashes will grow, you can put it on your eyebrows.
“Also, it’s an anti-inflammatory, it’s also an antioxidant and its anti-fungal.”
Not only this, but Kelsey also added: “If you get severe periods, you want to detox, you want to help strengthen your immune system, at night, apply a bit to the areas where you’re feeling pain and it just works magic.
“It will drain your lymphatic system and it also will give you better sleep.
“So, get your castor oil guys.”
Top 40 beauty tips that have been handed down from generations
1. Never go to bed in make up
2. Moisturise daily
3. Don’t pick at your spots, to avoid scarring
4. Get enough sleep to prevent tired-looking skin
5. When it comes to make-up, less is more
6. Trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends
7. Don’t forget to moisturise your neck and décolletage
8. Drink a big glass of water each morning to cleanse and rehydrate
9. Gently pat your face dry with a towel instead of rubbing to avoid irritation
10. Avoid using too much heat on your hair to prevent damage
11. Remove makeup gently, especially around the eyes
12. Use a lip balm to keep your lips soft and prevent chapping
13. Put cucumbers on eyes to help reduce puffiness
14. Choose a foundation that matches your neck to avoid a mismatched face
15. Wash your face in cold water after cleansing to close pores.
16. Rinsing hair in cold water to increase the shine
17. Wear sunscreen/SPF protection every day, no matter the weather
18. Use a cold spoon to reduce under-eye puffiness
19. Use petroleum jelly to tame brows and moisturise lips
20. Test skincare products on a small patch of skin before using them all over your face
21. Never spend longer than 30 minutes in direct sunlight
22. Exfoliate your skin regularly to remove dead skin cells
23. Wear gloves on hands and socks on feet after putting cream on overnight
24. Wear brown mascara for a less harsh look
25. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks for a natural glow
26. Wash hair in beer to make in shiny
27. Invest in a good quality eye cream
28. Keep your makeup brushes clean to avoid breakouts
29. Apply eye cream to reduce puffiness and dark circles
30. Apply a heat protectant before using styling tools on your hair
31. Brush your hair 100 strokes per day
32. Head massages for hair growth
33. Deep condition your hair weekly to keep it healthy and shiny
34. Wrap hair in a warm towel to enhance a hair treatment
35. Use a silk pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin wrinkles
36. Use a facial mask once a week for deep cleansing
37. Use a gentle, non-comedogenic cleanser to prevent clogged pores
38. Exfoliate your lips using your toothbrush
39. Use mayonnaise as a hair conditioner
40. Use a primer before applying foundation for a smoother finish
If you fancy getting your hands on the same castor oil as Kelsey, you can order it from Amazon now for just £6.63, making it super affordable.
The Fushi castor oil is a multipurpose beauty oil that contains fresh ingredients.
Castor oil has been used for centuries as a versatile product for dry skin, to encourage and stimulate hair growth on the scalp, eyelashes, and eyebrows.
Because castor oil contains triglycerides, using castor oil for dry skin is nourishing, soothing and hydrating.
With its known antimicrobial properties, it is also beneficial for acne-prone skin.
Not only this, but it’s also beneficial for hair due to its nourishing and conditioning properties, its ability to combat microbial overgrowth on the scalp, promoting scalp health, and its effectiveness in smoothing split ends and controlling flyaways.