Russell Brand faces further claims as more women reportedly come forward

The Times said that the new allegations had not yet been investigated, and will now “be rigorously checked”.

Russell Brand (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Comedian and actor Russell Brand is facing further claims after more women have come forward with allegations, it has been reported.

‘Several women’ are said to have contacted The Times and The Sunday Times in the wake of a joint investigation with Channel 4 Dispatches which aired on the weekend and which saw separate allegations of sexual assault from four women.