Met Police Under Fire Over Al Fayed Allegations

The Metropolitan Police has been criticized for its mishandling of sexual assault allegations against Mohamed Al Fayed, reportedly known to them a decade earlier than officially acknowledged. Samantha Ramsay reported being assaulted by Al Fayed in 1995, but her claims were dismissed by the police, who allegedly told her it would be 'her word against his'. Despite Ramsay's attempts to publicize her allegations in 1998, the Met's official records only reflect reports from 2005 onwards, potentially due to lost paper records from the mid-90s transition to digital. Ramsay's family believes the failure to act on her report may have endangered others and contributed to her tragic death in 2007. The Met Police has faced growing scrutiny following a BBC investigation revealing multiple unacted allegations against Al Fayed. The force has committed to a thorough review of its past handling of such cases to restore public trust.