Comedian and actor Russell Brand has arrived at Southwark Crown Court for the start of his trial. The 51-year-old is facing several charges of rape and sexual assault against six women, which are alleged to have taken place between 1999 and 2009.
Brand has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one allegation of indecent assault during pre-trial hearings. The trial is expected to begin with jury selection on Monday morning and could last up to 10 weeks.
A large media presence was reported at the court as Brand arrived wearing a navy suit and sunglasses, accompanied by his wife Laura.