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Harrods boss apologises and says Mohamed al Fayed 'presided over toxic culture of secrecy' and 'sexual misconduct'

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Five women have alleged they were raped by Fayed, who died last year at the age of 94 .

In a written statement, Michael Ward apologised and said the business "failed our colleagues" He said he was not aware of Fayed 's criminality and abuse.

Ward said no charges or allegations were ever put to him by the Police, the CPS or others.

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