British police said they had launched an investigation into whether people linked to the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed helped enable his alleged rape and other sexual abuse of female staff at his London department store Harrods and elsewhere.

British police say there are now 90 victims who have come forward with allegations of abuse against the late billionaire and former Harrods owner.

The former Harrods and Fulham FC boss died last year having never been charged over allegations including rape and sexual assault.