Team set up after Savile case works with Met Police following Brand allegations

Russell Brand (Ian West/PA)

A team which was set up after Jimmy Savile’s abuse came to light is helping police looking into the rape and sexual assault allegations being made against Russell Brand.

Earlier this week, Scotland Yard said it had received a report of an alleged sexual assault in the wake of media allegations about the 48-year-old comedian and actor, which he strongly denies.