RUSSELL BRAND CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE SEX OFFENCES BY METROPOLITAN POLICE | INFORMING BRITAIN

British TV personality Russell Brand has charged by the Metropolitan Police Service.

The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following an investigation by detectives.

Metropolitan Police has issued a charge and requisition to Russell Brand, 49, of Oxfordshire, in connection with the following offences:

• One count of Rape
• One count of Indecent Assault
• One count of Oral Rape
• Two counts of Sexual Assault

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Detectives began investigating in September 2023 after receiving a number of allegations, which followed reporting by Channel 4's Dispatches documentary and reports conducted by The Times newspaper.

It is alleged that Russell Brand carried out the following attacks in Britain's capital:

• In 1999 a woman was raped in the Bournemouth area
• In 2001 a woman was indecently assaulted in the Westminster area of London
• In 2004 a woman was orally raped and sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London
• Between 2004 and 2005, a woman was sexually assaulted in the Westminster area of London

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Russell Brand will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Friday 02 May 2025 to stand trial for charges against his alleged attacks on four separate women. 

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Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police who is leading the investigation, said:

"The women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officers."

Detective Superintendent Furphy has confirmed his team's investigation into Russell Brand is currently ongoing, by saying: 

"The Met's investigation remains open and detectives ask anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information, to come forward and speak with police.  A dedicated team of investigators is available via email at [email protected].  Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis at 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line."

If you've been affected by issues in this article, please visit InformingBritain.com/Advice for support pages and organisations. 

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