British model Bianca Gascoigne has come out publicly to accuse Mohamed al-Fayed, the&nbsp;late owner of Harrods,&nbsp;of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager employed at the luxury department store.

Speaking to Sky News on Monday (Oct 21), the daughter of former footballer Paul Gascoigne recalled how Fayed tried to force her into sexual acts after offering her an apartment room for a night's stay when she was around 16 years of age.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/mohamed-al-fayed-was-a-rapist-20-women-come-out-against-father-of-lady-dianas-boyfriend-dodi-al-fayed-760351">Also read: Mohamed Al Fayed was a rapist? 20 women come out against father of Lady Diana's boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed</a> 
 
She said Fayed, who used to be charming and generous to her and family, made a surprise visit to the apartment, and made sexual advances.

She said Fayed turned up at the apartment to her shock. "I was just gobsmacked, I was kind of very shell-shocked, I just didn't really know what to do," she told the channel.

In her telling, Fayad tried to push her hands to his private parts after exposing himself, and at one point pushed her head to his lap.

"And I don't know how but I managed to wiggle away...And I think possibly you know, that him knowing my parents ... I don't know, that might have saved me at that moment. But it was horrific."

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The 37-year-old model opened up about the ordeal in the wake of scores of complaints against Fayed who died at the age of 94 in 2023.

The sexual assault claims range from misconduct to rape, and lasted over decades.&nbsp;

The current owners of Harrods are settling more than 250 compensation claims from sexual assault survivors including incidents recounted in a BBC documentary, Al Fayed: Predator At Harrods.&nbsp;

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The documentary had interviews and stories of several women who faced sexual misconduct over decades from the Egyptian-origin businessman, whose son Dodi was once the boyfriend of Princess Diana. They both died together in a Paris car crash.

Harrods said&nbsp;several former staff came forward after the airing of the documentary which led the luxury department store to facilitate direct settlement processes.&nbsp;

The Metropolitan Police have initiated a thorough review of allegations against Fayed.

It is looking into whether to charge him based on allegations made by two out of 21 women who reported abuse from 2005 to 2023.&nbsp;

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British model Bianca Gascoigne has come out publicly to accuse Mohamed al-Fayed, the late owner of Harrods, of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager employed at the luxury department store.

British model Bianca Gascoigne has come out publicly to accuse Mohamed al-Fayed, the late owner of Harrods, of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was a teenager employed at the luxury department store. Speaking to Sky News on Monday (Oct 21), the daughter of former footballer Paul Gascoigne recalled how Fayed tried to force her into sexual acts after offering her an apartment room for a night's stay when she was around 16 years of age. Also read: Mohamed Al Fayed was a rapist? 20 women come out against father of Lady Diana's boyfriend Dodi Al Fayed She said Fayed, who used to be charming and generous to her and family, made a surprise visit to the apartment, and made sexual advances. She said Fayed turned up at the apartment to her shock. "I was just gobsmacked, I was kind of very shell-shocked, I just didn't really know what to do," she told the channel. In her telling, Fayad tried to push her hands to his private parts after exposing himself, and at one point pushed her head to his lap. "And I don't know how but I managed to wiggle away...And I think possibly you know, that him knowing my parents ... I don't know, that might have saved me at that moment. But it was horrific." Also read: Over 60 more women accuse ex-Harrods owner Al-Fayed of sexual abuse The 37-year-old model opened up about the ordeal in the wake of scores of complaints against Fayed who died at the age of 94 in 2023. The sexual assault claims range from misconduct to rape, and lasted over decades. The current owners of Harrods are settling more than 250 compensation claims from sexual assault survivors including incidents recounted in a BBC documentary, Al Fayed: Predator At Harrods. Watch: Sean 'Diddy' Combs Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Minor × The documentary had interviews and stories of several women who faced sexual misconduct over decades from the Egyptian-origin businessman, whose son Dodi was once the boyfriend of Princess Diana. They both died together in a Paris car crash. Harrods said several former staff came forward after the airing of the documentary which led the luxury department store to facilitate direct settlement processes. The Metropolitan Police have initiated a thorough review of allegations against Fayed. It is looking into whether to charge him based on allegations made by two out of 21 women who reported abuse from 2005 to 2023. (With inputs from agencies)

Mohamed al-Fayed sex abuse: UK model Bianca Gascoigne speaks out; Harrods settling with 250 accusers

Egyptian-born billionaire businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, who was the owner of the department store Harrods, died at the age of 94 on Friday (September 1), confirmed his family in a statement.

The billionaire businessman breathed his last 26 years after the fatal car crash in Paris took the lives of his eldest son Dodi Fayed and Princess of Wales Diana on 31 August 1997.

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"Mrs Mohamed Al-Fayed, her children and grandchildren wish to confirm that her beloved husband, their father and their grandfather, Mohamed, has passed away peacefully of old age on Wednesday, August 30, 2023," said his family in a statement which was released by the football club Fulham FC, which he once owned.

"He enjoyed a long and fulfilled retirement surrounded by his loved ones. The family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time,” the statement further read.

"On behalf of everyone at Fulham Football Club, I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mohamed Al Fayed upon the news of his passing at age 94," stated Shahid Khan, who succeeded al-Fayed as owner of the London soccer club.

<h2>Al Fayed's life journey from Paris Ritz Hotel to Fulham Football Club</h2>

Al Fayed was born to a schoolteacher in Alexandria. He had started his own shipping business in his homeland before he took the position of adviser to one of the world’s richest men, the Sultan of Brunei, in 1966.

He came to the United Kingdom in the 1970s and became a part of the board of the mining conglomerate Lonrho in 1975. However, he left the board nine months later. In 1979 Al Fayed, along with his brother Ali, purchased the Paris Ritz Hotel.

WATCH | Egypt: Criminal court clears billionaire's name in murder case

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Harrods became the next target of the Al Fayeds and in 1985, the brothers were able to clinch the store's takeover in a bid worth £615 million ($774 million) in Knightsbridge. The ownership of the store was retained by him after the Frasers group entered public trading in 2010 when it was sold by him to Qatar Holding. The satirical magazine Punch was also resurrected by the businessman.

The billionaire, in 1997, bought Fulham football club in west London for £6.25 million ($7.87 million) and invited famous singer Michael Jackson to watch a game together at Craven Cottage.

In 1999, Al Fayed gave his nod to club’s manager Kevin Keegan to take the position of team manager of the England national team. The club was sold by Al Fayed to billionaire businessman Shahid Khan in 2013.

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Egyptian-born billionaire businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, who was the owner of the department store Harrods, died at the age of 94 on Friday (September 1), confirmed his family in a statement.

Egyptian-born billionaire businessman Mohamed Al Fayed, who was the owner of the department store Harrods, died at the age of 94 on Friday (September 1), confirmed his family in a statement. The billionaire businessman breathed his last 26 years after the fatal car crash in Paris took the lives of his eldest son Dodi Fayed and Princess of Wales Diana on 31 August 1997. ALSO READ | Remembering Princess Diana on her 26th death anniversary "Mrs Mohamed Al-Fayed, her children and grandchildren wish to confirm that her beloved husband, their father and their grandfather, Mohamed, has passed away peacefully of old age on Wednesday, August 30, 2023," said his family in a statement which was released by the football club Fulham FC, which he once owned. "He enjoyed a long and fulfilled retirement surrounded by his loved ones. The family have asked for their privacy to be respected at this time,” the statement further read. "On behalf of everyone at Fulham Football Club, I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mohamed Al Fayed upon the news of his passing at age 94," stated Shahid Khan, who succeeded al-Fayed as owner of the London soccer club. Al Fayed's life journey from Paris Ritz Hotel to Fulham Football Club Al Fayed was born to a schoolteacher in Alexandria. He had started his own shipping business in his homeland before he took the position of adviser to one of the world’s richest men, the Sultan of Brunei, in 1966. He came to the United Kingdom in the 1970s and became a part of the board of the mining conglomerate Lonrho in 1975. However, he left the board nine months later. In 1979 Al Fayed, along with his brother Ali, purchased the Paris Ritz Hotel. WATCH | Egypt: Criminal court clears billionaire's name in murder case Harrods became the next target of the Al Fayeds and in 1985, the brothers were able to clinch the store's takeover in a bid worth £615 million ($774 million) in Knightsbridge. The ownership of the store was retained by him after the Frasers group entered public trading in 2010 when it was sold by him to Qatar Holding. The satirical magazine Punch was also resurrected by the businessman. The billionaire, in 1997, bought Fulham football club in west London for £6.25 million ($7.87 million) and invited famous singer Michael Jackson to watch a game together at Craven Cottage. In 1999, Al Fayed gave his nod to club’s manager Kevin Keegan to take the position of team manager of the England national team. The club was sold by Al Fayed to billionaire businessman Shahid Khan in 2013. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed dies at 94, 26 years after son Dodi and Princess Diana’s fatal car crash

We all know the famous romance of the late Princess Diana and her love interest Dodi Fayed. But reports now claim that all their 'love' and romance was fake!&nbsp; 
 
Paparazzi was busy 24/7 when Diana, then 36, and Dodi, 42, spend some good days together and had some holidays and evenings out. This all happen after Diana famous she split from Prince Charles. 
 
However, there have been new reports swirling around telling their romance was not real at all. A staff member who worked for Diana and Dodi have claimed the new thing saying he didn't saw any romance between them, the Daily Star reported.

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They claimed that the princess’ shows of affection for Dodi were put on for the c­ameras. And they alleged Dodi even called her “ma’am” in private.&nbsp; 
The yacht worker claimed that Princess affection was all for the cameras - and that Dodi even called her "ma'am" privately. 
 
They said: "It’s all a big fake pretence."&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/princess-diana-60th-birth-anniversary-11-times-the-peoples-princess-broke-royal-protocol-for-good-395114" hreflang="en">&nbsp;11 times the People’s Princess broke royal protocol for good</a> 
 
The shocking claims were made to journalist Paul McMullan, who was sent to cover the pair’s holiday on the Italian Riviera in the summer of 1997. It came just weeks ­before they both died in a high-speed car crash in Paris.&nbsp;<a href="http://13.235.153.162/photos/princess-diana-most-iconic-looks-of-all-time-on-her-60th-birth-anniversary-310178" hreflang="en">Princess Diana: Most iconic looks of all time&nbsp;</a> 
 
It came as Diana and Dodi had been sailing the Mediterranean Sea onboard a 200ft yacht, owned by Dodi's dad Mohamed Al-Fayed. A member of the yacht's crew reportedly told McMullan: "They don't share the same bedroom, he calls her ma'am, is incredibly deferential and respectful.' 
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"But as soon as she goes outside to wave to the paps, she's bending over and kissing him and hugging him."

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Before this, Paul also claimed that the couple were not in a relationship, speaking during the documentary Sex &amp; Power, he said: "The truth was the opposite." Ans in 2017, Diana's private secretary Michael Gibbins claimed she was not in love with Dodi but was just spending summer on his yacht.

We all know the famous romance of the late Princess Diana and her love interest Dodi Fayed. But reports now claim that all their 'love' and romance was fake! Paparazzi was busy 24/7 when Diana, then 36, and Dodi, 42, spend some good days together and had some holidays and evenings out.

We all know the famous romance of the late Princess Diana and her love interest Dodi Fayed. But reports now claim that all their 'love' and romance was fake! Paparazzi was busy 24/7 when Diana, then 36, and Dodi, 42, spend some good days together and had some holidays and evenings out. This all happen after Diana famous she split from Prince Charles. However, there have been new reports swirling around telling their romance was not real at all. A staff member who worked for Diana and Dodi have claimed the new thing saying he didn't saw any romance between them, the Daily Star reported. Watch 'Spencer' teaser: Kirsten Stewart stuns as Princess Diana in new film They claimed that the princess’ shows of affection for Dodi were put on for the cameras. And they alleged Dodi even called her “ma’am” in private. The yacht worker claimed that Princess affection was all for the cameras - and that Dodi even called her "ma'am" privately. They said: "It’s all a big fake pretence." 11 times the People’s Princess broke royal protocol for good The shocking claims were made to journalist Paul McMullan, who was sent to cover the pair’s holiday on the Italian Riviera in the summer of 1997. It came just weeks before they both died in a high-speed car crash in Paris. Princess Diana: Most iconic looks of all time It came as Diana and Dodi had been sailing the Mediterranean Sea onboard a 200ft yacht, owned by Dodi's dad Mohamed Al-Fayed. A member of the yacht's crew reportedly told McMullan: "They don't share the same bedroom, he calls her ma'am, is incredibly deferential and respectful.' ' "But as soon as she goes outside to wave to the paps, she's bending over and kissing him and hugging him." Obsessed with Princess Diana's story? Here's a list of films and series based on her life Before this, Paul also claimed that the couple were not in a relationship, speaking during the documentary Sex & Power, he said: "The truth was the opposite." Ans in 2017, Diana's private secretary Michael Gibbins claimed she was not in love with Dodi but was just spending summer on his yacht.

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