Russell Brand was known to be ‘nasty’ if people rejected advances, says comedian

Russell Brand has denied sexual assault allegations (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Russell Brand had a “reputation” for becoming “angry or a bit nasty” when his sexual advances were rejected, according to a comedian who once worked with him.

Cole Parker, who worked with Brand between 2000 and 2002, claimed that models were often warned by their agents about the comedian.