Comedian Russell Brand to enter pleas to rape and sexual assault charges

Russell Brand is due to enter pleas to the charges (Lucy North/PA)

Comedian and actor Russell Brand is set to enter pleas to sex offence charges including rape and indecent assault.

The 49-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court earlier this month where he heard details of allegations against him – including that he raped a woman in a hotel room when she attended a Labour Party conference.