Former Harrods chief executive, James McArthur, witnessed "abhorrent" behaviour from Mohamed Al Fayed, but not sexual abuse, he has told the BBC. The late Harrods owner has been accused of sexual assault and rape by more than 20 women,

The legal team representing the alleged victims of the former owner of Harrods, Mohamed Al Fayed, say the late billionaire was a “monster” whose crimes were “enabled” by the high-end department store.

Harrods has hired Simkins to represent it in media matters, as allegations involving the store’s late boss Mohamed Al Fayed continue to dominate the headlines. Last week, a wide-ranging