Police receive report of alleged sex assault following Russell Brand news reports

The Met said they have now received an allegation of sexual assault in Soho, central London, in 2003

The Metropolitan Police said they have received reports of an alleged sexual assault in London’s Soho in 2003 (John Stillwell/PA)

The Metropolitan Police have received a report of an alleged sexual assault following news reports about Russell Brand.

The 48-year-old comedian and actor has been accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, when he was at the height of his fame working for the BBC, Channel 4 and starring in Hollywood films.