The current managing director of Harrods has apologised and said the business "failed our colleagues" following sexual misconduct allegations about former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.Michael Ward said in a statement that it is clear Mr Al Fayed "presided over a toxic culture of secrecy, intimidation, fear of repercussion and sexual misconduct".Mr Ward, who worked for Mr Al Fayed for four years, said he was "not aware of his criminality and abuse" and described it as a "shameful period in the business

The current managing director of Harrods has apologised and said the business "failed our colleagues" following sexual misconduct allegations about former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.Michael Ward said in a statement that it is clear Mr Al Fayed "presided over a toxic culture of secrecy, intimidation, fear of repercussion and sexual misconduct".Mr Ward, who worked for Mr Al Fayed for four years, said he was "not aware of his criminality and abuse" and described it as a "shameful period in the business' history".His statement comes as another alleged victim told the BBC she was summoned to the billionaire businessman's apartment where "he became angry, the doors were locked and I couldn't get out. He raped me".Five women claim they were raped by Mr Al Fayed, who died last year at the age of 94, with a number of others alleging sexual misconduct.Mr Ward said an independent review was underway into issues arising from the allegations and that he had "provided all the information I have to ensur