Comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by the Met Police over three allegations of historical sex offences
Russell Brand has been questioned by the Metropolitan Police in relation to allegations of historical sex offences.
An investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches revealed allegations of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse against the British comedian and actor.
Brand has previously denied the claims.
The Met has confirmed that a man in his 40s attended a police station in south London on 16 November, as first reported by the Times newspaper.
The force said he was interviewed under caution by detectives in relation to allegations of “three non-recent sexual offences”.
It said inquiries were continuing.
The Met said in September that it would investigate allegations of “non-recent” sexual offences, after receiving a number of allegations.
Earlier that month, the Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches programme said four women had accused Brand, 48, of sexual offences, including a rape, alleged to have taken place between 2006 and 2013.
The BBC has approached Mr Brand for comment but has not yet heard back.
He has previously denied those claims and said his relationships have “always” been consensual.
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