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Harrods boss apologises after Al Fayed abuse claims

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64% Informative

Michael Ward says he was not aware of Mohamed Al Fayed's criminality and abuse.

He said he wanted to convey his "personal horror at the revelations" More than 20 former Harrods employees have told the BBC they were sexually assaulted or raped by the billionaire.

Mr Ward worked for the former owner from 2006 to 2010 , when the store was sold.

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58

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50

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86

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informal

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English

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49

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offensive

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short-lived

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