Russell Brand: Detectives investigating allegations of sex offences send CPS file of evidence

Detectives investigating allegations of historical sex offences against comedian Russell Brand have announced a huge development.

Detectives investigating allegations of historical sex offences against Russell Brand have sent prosecutors a file of evidence so they can consider bringing charges.

It comes after an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches in September 2023 revealed allegations of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse against the British comedian and actor.

Brand has previously denied the allegations, calling them “very, very hurtful”.

In an online 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”.

Russell Brand has denied the allegations against him. Picture: AFP

Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the inquiry at the Metropolitan Police, said: “Our investigation continues and a file has now been passed to the Crown Prosecution Service. 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.”

The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed it has been handed a file by police, so it can consider charges in relation to allegations of historical sex offences by a 49-year-old man.

It has emerged that Brand has been questioned under caution three times, including a previously undisclosed police interview in January, The Times reports.

Russell Brand has been questioned by police three times. Picture: AFP

The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: “Following an investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches in 2023, the Met received a number of reports of sexual offences from women in London and elsewhere in the country. As part of the investigation, a man in his forties has been interviewed by officers under caution on three separate occasions.

“These interviews related to a number of non-recent sexual offences which are alleged to have taken place both in and outside of London.”

The allegations against Brand come from a seven-year period when he was at the height of his fame, hosting TV and radio shows and starring in Hollywood films.

Other claims relate to Brand’s allegedly controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour.

Originally published as Russell Brand: Detectives investigating allegations of sex offences send CPS file of evidence