James McArthur described his short time working for the luxury department store in 2008 as 'most unpleasant' but was not aware of any alleged sexual abuse occurring

Former Harrods chief executive, James McArthur, witnessed "abhorrent" behaviour from Mohamed Al Fayed, but not sexual abuse, he has told the BBC. The late Harrods owner has been accused of sexual assault and rape by more than 20 women,

The high-end London department store, Harrods, said Thursday that it is “utterly appalled” by allegations of abuse – including rape – perpetrated by its former owner, the late billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed.

Multiple former employees told the BBC they had been raped or sexually assaulted by the billionaire businessman, who died last year.

One former employee tells the BBC a manager, who still works at the store, failed to investigate when she complained.