The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they received several reports during and after the trial of comedian Russell Brand, with individuals providing information or reporting potential criminal allegations. Detectives are currently assessing this information as part of ongoing enquiries.
Det Supt Andy Furphy, who led the initial Brand investigation, stated that officers are examining the nature of the information to determine if it points to behaviour or constitutes a criminal offence. Brand is already being investigated over rape allegations from two more women, having been interviewed under caution in connection with these claims.
On Monday, Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. He received nine years for rape and additional concurrent sentences for three counts of sexual assault. The charges involved four women and occurred between 2004 and 2009.
Sir Mark Rowley, head of the Metropolitan Police, had previously indicated he would not be surprised if more allegations emerged. MP Dame Caroline Dinenage has raised concerns about Brand's ability to post videos online during his trial, noting that he made money through social media platforms while denying allegations.