Man believed to be Russell Brand questioned by police over further sexual offences | Breaking News News

A man believed to be comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by police over six further historical sexual offences.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: “A man in his 40s attended a police station in south London on Thursday, 14 December for a second time.

“He was interviewed under caution by detectives in relation to a further six non-recent sexual offences.

“The same man previously attended a police station on Thursday, 16 November for questioning.

“The man in his 40s has now been questioned in relation to nine alleged offences. Enquiries continue.”

The police force added: “The Met does not identify any person who may, or may not, be subject to an investigation.

“Being given this statement is not a confirmation of any name or profession media may attribute, or wish to attribute.”

In September, Brand, 48, was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, following a joint investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches.

Brand has strongly denied the claims and said his relationships were “always consensual”.

The allegations are said to have taken place when Brand was working for the BBC, Channel 4 and starring in Hollywood films.

He denies the claims, which include allegations of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour.

Brand worked on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music programmes from 2006 to 2008.

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