Al Fayed Rape Allegation To Be 'Reassessed'

A rape allegation made against Mohamed al Fayed is being reassessed after "new information" about the case emerged.

The claims were first reported to the Metropolitan Police in October 2013.

Following an investigation by officers at the time, no further action was taken against the businessman, who is the former owner of Harrods.

However, the case against the 86-year-old will now be reviewed.

Mr al Fayed, who strongly denies the allegation, has expressed his "dismay" at the decision.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We can confirm the MPS investigated an allegation reported to us in October 2013. The matter was not proceeded with at the time.

"However, we are reassessing the original investigation as a result of new information."