London – London metropolitan police have accused the comedian and actor Russell brand of one point of rape, oral rape and an impartial attack and two other points of sexual assault, police said on Friday.

British detectives said they had started an investigation into the TV stars in September 2023. After “received numerous accusations, which followed after reporting the Channel 4 and The Sunday Times.”

In September 2023, these British media published you Four -women’s claims who said they had sexually attacked or raped a brand between 2006 and 2013, at the height of his glory.

“Women who have made reports continue to receive support from specially trained officials. The MET investigation remains open, and detectives ask anyone who is hit by this case, or anyone who has any information, to report and talk to the police,” Detective Police Detective Andy Furphy said on Friday.

Police said in a statement that the brand would appear in the London court at the first hearing on May 2.

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