Met Police investigate further rape allegations against Russell Brand – what we know

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5 Nov 2026 • 10:56 PM MYT
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Met Police investigate further rape allegations against Russell Brand – what we know

  • Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court.
  • The Metropolitan Police are currently investigating the 51-year-old over two further alleged rapes, with files submitted to the Crown Prosecution Service.
  • Lead investigator Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy warned that more victims may come forward following the publicity of the guilty verdicts.
  • The trial heard that Brand targeted women and treated them as disposable during a series of attacks between 1999 and 2009.
  • Police confirmed that their live investigation into Brand's conduct remains ongoing as detectives continue to liaise with prosecutors.

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