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Investigation into complaints about Met’s handling of Al Fayed allegations

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2025-01-08
Investigation type
directed
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

Two complaints from victim-survivors about the Met Police’s handling of allegations they made against Mohamed Al Fayed will be investigated by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS), under our direction.

Key findings

  • Two complaints received regarding the handling of allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed.
  • Complaints are from victim-survivors about investigations dating back to 2008.
  • No charges were ever brought against Mohamed Al Fayed before his death.
  • The Met is currently reviewing 21 allegations reported prior to his death.
  • Ongoing contact with the Met's DPS to assess further investigatory needs.

Outcome

An investigation has been directed due to public concern and the complexity of the ongoing review.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.