Fayed slams Scotland Yard over assault claims

Mohamed al Fayed has criticised the Metropolitan Police after learning that he will not face charges in relation to allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl.

The Harrods owner said he was "shocked" by Scotland Yard's handling of the nine-month investigation - details of which he says were leaked to the press to cause "maximum damage" to his reputation and businesses.

He also said he was not at his Knightsbridge store, where the alleged offence is said to have taken place, at the time of the alleged attack last May.