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Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward

Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward

Summary

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley urged anyone with new allegations against Russell Brand to contact police, saying he would not be surprised if more people came forward. Brand was convicted of rape and sexual assault, and police are investigating two further rape allegations.

Key Facts

  • Rowley said the Metropolitan Police are encouraging anyone with further allegations against Brand to come forward.
  • Brand was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three women.
  • The offenses involved a London townhouse, a radio station, and a television studio.
  • Police are investigating two additional rape allegations against Brand.
  • The Metropolitan Police has submitted files on the further allegations to the Crown Prosecution Service.
  • The charges and conviction followed a 2023 Channel 4 documentary and reports by The Times and The Sunday Times.
  • Dorothy Byrne said differences in power and job security can make it harder for junior staff to report misconduct.
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