Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault

Actor and comedian charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape and two counts of sexual assault, say police

Russell Brand leaving the Troubabour Wembley Park theatre in north-west London. Picture:: James Manning/PA Wire

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been charged with sexual offences, including rape.

Detectives began an investigation after Brand was accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse by several women in a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches in September 2023.