The Metropolitan Police is investigating 40 new allegations, including rape and sexual assault, against Mohamed Al Fayed and others between 1979 and 2013.The force said it had been contacted by numerous people since the BBC's investigation into the former Harrods and Fulham FC owner was published last month.The 40 new allegations relate to 40 alleged victims and are in addition to allegations police were aware of before the BBC's investigation and documentary, Scotland Yard said.

The Metropolitan Police is investigating 40 new allegations, including rape and sexual assault, against Mohamed Al Fayed and others between 1979 and 2013.The force said it had been contacted by numerous people since the BBC's investigation into the former Harrods and Fulham FC owner was published last month.The 40 new allegations relate to 40 alleged victims and are in addition to allegations police were aware of before the BBC's investigation and documentary, Scotland Yard said.