CPS to assess evidence

Detectives investigating Russell Brand over allegations of historical sex offences have sent prosecutors their dossier of evidence.

It is now up to the Crown Prosecution to decide if the file means they have enough to bring charges against the comedian, who has denied any wrongdoing.

Brand has been interviewed three times by police since an investigation by Times newspapersand Channel 4's Dispatches in September last year revealed allegations of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, at the eigth of the comedian's fame.

The Metropolitan Police said  it had received a number of reports of sexual offences from women following the original investigation adding: A man in his 40s had been interviewed by officers under caution on three separate occasions.  A file of evidence has now been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for their consideratio.

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the investigation, said: 'We have a team of dedicated officers providing specialist support to the women who have come forward.

'We are committed to investigating sexual offences, no matter how long ago they are alleged to have taken place.'

In an interview earlier this year, the comedian said it was 'very, very painful' to be accused of 'what I consider to be the most appalling crimes'. 

The 49-year-old - who recently became a born-again Christian has repositioned himself as a lifestyle guru and political figure. Last month he was  flogging a ‘magical amulet’ that protects you from WiFi signals and other ‘evil energies’ on social media.

Published: 2 Nov 2024