Detectives investigating historical sex offence allegations against Russell Brand have passed a file of evidence to prosecutors.
Scotland Yard has asked the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to consider bringing charges against the comedian and actor after a 13-month inquiry. The police action followed a Sunday Times and Times investigation into Brand’s treatment of women.
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, whose team is leading the inquiry at the Metropolitan Police, said: “Our investigation continues and a file has now been passed to the CPS. We have a team of dedicated officers providing specialist support to the women who have come forward. We are committed to investigating sexual offences, no matter how long ago they are alleged to have taken place.”
On Saturday it emerged that Brand,