The 48-year-old has been accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, when he was at the height of his fame working for the BBC, Channel 4 and starring in Hollywood films. Brand has strongly denied the allegations, which also include claims of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. The Met Police said in a statement on Monday they had received an allegation of sexual assault in 2003. The force said: “On Sunday September 17, the Met received a report of a sexual assault which was alleged to have taken place in Soho in central London in 2003. The Times reports several other women have since come forward with fresh claims about Brand.

Source: The Times September 19, 2023 10:13 UTC