Barristers representing the alleged victims of Mohamed Al Fayed have likened the case to that of Jimmy Savile as they spoke to journalists on Friday. The late Harrods owner was described as a 'monster' during the press conference held by the legal team who featured in the BBC documentary Al-Fayed: Predator At Harrods. More than 20 female former employees have spoken to the broadcaster as part of a special investigation, coming forward to make allegations of assault and physical violence, said to have taken place at properties in London and Paris

• ‘A monster’: lawyers for Mohamed Al Fayed’s alleged victims liken case to Savile