Harrods chief apologises for failing colleagues over Fayed allegations

Michael Ward says former Harrods owner presided over a toxic culture', describing it as shameful period'

The managing director of Harrods has apologised and said the business failed our colleagues" following sexual misconduct allegations against the department store's former owner, Mohamed Al Fayed.

In a statement, Michael Ward said it is clear Fayed presided over a toxic culture of secrecy, intimidation, fear of repercussion and sexual misconduct".