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comedian russell brand will face two further allegationsOne of rape and one of sexual assault, in relation to alleged crimes against two women. metropolitan police Said.
The Crown Protection Service (CPS) authorized further charges against the comedian after an investigation metropolitan police CPS detectives said the alleged crimes occurred in 2009.
He will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 20 next year in relation to the alleged offences.
These new charges are in addition to five charges previously issued against Mr Brand in April 2025, involving four women, including two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and two counts of sexual assault.
he refused them Southwark Crown Court earlier this year And a trial in relation to these original charges is scheduled to begin on 16 June 2026.
Detective Chief Inspector Tariq Farooqui, of the Metropolitan Police, who is leading the investigation, said: “The women who have made reports, including those facing two new allegations, continue to receive support from specially trained officers.
“The Met’s investigation is still ongoing, and detectives urge anyone affected by this case, or anyone with information, to come forward and speak to police. A dedicated team of investigators can be contacted via email. CIT@met.police.uk,
“Help is also available through the independent charity Rape Crisis by contacting the 24/7 rape and sexual abuse helpline.”
Detectives launched an investigation in September 2023 after receiving multiple allegations following Channel 4 reports dispatch And The Sunday Times.
Brand, from Oxfordshire, is accused of raping a woman in a hotel room while she attended the Labor Party conference in Bournemouth, and orally raping a TV worker after grabbing her breasts and dragging her into the men’s toilet, a court heard in May.
Brand is also accused of grabbing a radio station worker’s face, pushing her against a wall and kissing her before touching her breasts and buttocks.
The second charge of the original five alleges that the actor sodomized another woman by grabbing her arm and attempting to drag her into the men’s restroom.