Met Police interview two more octogenarians over alleged support of Al Fayed abuse

The Metropolitan Police announced that a woman and a man, both in their eighties, were interviewed under caution between Monday and Wednesday for suspected participation in enabling rape and sexual assault tied to the late Mohamed Al Fayed, who owned Harrods from 1985 to 2010. This latest step raises the count of suspects spoken to in the probe to six, though no arrests have followed. Earlier in the year, three women and one man in their 60s were also questioned on similar charges, including allegations of facilitating human trafficking for sexual exploitation.

The force has labeled the investigation as one of its largest and most complex, noting that 157 victims have reported various forms of sexual abuse linked to Al Fayed. Metropolitan Police Commander Andy Day called the new interviews an important milestone and highlighted that victim cooperation was essential. He added that officers remain engaged with UK and international partners to bring anyone suspected of involvement to justice.