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Doctor under restrictions after STD tests on Harrods staff
Harley Street doctor placed under restrictions for allegedly performing STD tests on Mohamed Al Fayed's victims before assaults.
In brief
Harley Street doctor placed under restrictions for allegedly performing STD tests on Mohamed Al Fayed's victims before assaults. Dr Ann Coxon, 86, faces medical regulator restrictions after victims reported she conducted STD tests on Harrods staff before Mohamed Al Fayed assaulted them. Originally reported by…
Dr Ann Coxon under GMC restrictions
Dr Ann Coxon, 86, has been placed under restrictions by the General Medical Council after victims reported she conducted STD tests on Mohamed Al Fayed's staff before assaults.
Al Fayed's alleged sexual assaults
Five women alleged they were raped by Mohamed Al Fayed, who died in 2023 aged 94, after he was said to be paranoid about STDs.
Victim Natacha's account
An ex-Harrods worker known as Natacha said she was sent to Dr Coxon for STD testing without consent and later repeatedly abused by Al Fayed.
Justice for Harrods Survivors group
The Justice for Harrods Survivors group reported Dr Coxon to the GMC after 37 alleged victims claimed she conducted unnecessary medical tests.
GMC interim conditions
Dr Coxon must tell the GMC about any medical work she does, get approval before working outside the NHS, and allow information sharing with employers.
Dr Coxon's response
Dr Coxon, who is no longer registered to practice but still listed at her clinic, said she is aware but has no comment on the allegations.
Dr Coxon's history
Dr Coxon previously denied carrying out medical examinations on young women at Al Fayed's behest and refused to apologize to his alleged victims.
Al Fayed's death and legacy
Mohamed Al Fayed died in 2023 aged 94 after being accused of being a sexual predator in a BBC documentary in 2024.
GMC investigation status
Dr Coxon and another doctor, Dr William Robarts, are under full investigation by the GMC with interim restrictions on their practice.
Al Fayed's paranoia about STDs
Al Fayed was said to be so paranoid about catching STDs that he sent staff to be tested before he assaulted them.
Other doctors involved
Dr Wendy Snell, the Harrods in-house doctor, died four years ago at 64 after being linked to Al Fayed's alleged assaults.
GMC's statement
The GMC stated that Dr Coxon and Dr Robarts have interim restrictions on their practice pending a full investigation.
Dr Robarts' status
Dr William Robarts, a Cambridge University-educated doctor, has similar interim conditions but no contact was made with him.
Over 200 victims
More than 200 people have come forward since Al Fayed was accused of being a sexual predator in a BBC documentary in 2024.
Al Fayed's death
Mohamed Al Fayed died in 2023 aged 94 after being accused of being a sexual predator in a BBC documentary in 2024.
GMC's next steps
The GMC will continue investigating Dr Coxon and Dr Robarts while monitoring their compliance with interim conditions.
The main idea
Dr Ann Coxon, 86, faces medical regulator restrictions after victims reported she conducted STD tests on Harrods staff before Mohamed Al Fayed assaulted them.
