Ronnie Gibbons says the alleged abuse happened in an office at the Harrods department store.

Ronnie Gibbons says the alleged abuse happened in an office at the Harrods department store.

Former Fulham Ladies captain Ronnie Gibbons has alleged she was twice sexually assaulted by former Harrods boss Mohamed Al Fayed.

Former Fulham Ladies captain Ronnie Gibbons has alleged she was twice sexually assaulted by the club's late owner Mohamed Al Fayed.

“The club is profoundly troubled to learn of the experiences told today by former Women’s Team captain, Ronnie Gibbons,” Fulham said in a statement. “She has our deepest empathy and support.”

Gibbons, who skippered Fulham in the 2000-01 season, alleged Al Fayed – chairman of the west London club between 1997 and 2013 – assaulted her in an office at the Harrods department store.

Ronnie Gibbons alleges he tried to "forcefully" kiss her at Harrods on two occasions when she was 20.