Russell Brand update: Met Police confirm they’re investigating report of sexual assault from 2003
THE Metropolitan police say they are investigating a report of a sexual assault from 2003.
The Met does not identify any person who may, or may not, be subject to an investigation.
It comes as five women have accused Brand of rape and sexual abuse in a joint investigation by The Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches.
The star, 48, has denied all the allegations against him.
A spokesperson for the Met said: “We are aware of reporting by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches about allegations of sexual offences.
“On Sunday, 17 September, the Met received a report of a sexual assault which was alleged to have taken place in Soho in central London in 2003.
“Officers are in contact with the woman and will be providing her with support.
“We first spoke with The Sunday Times on Saturday, 16 September and have since made further approaches to The Sunday Times and Channel 4 to ensure that anyone who believes they have been the victim of a sexual offence is aware of how to report this to the police.
“We continue to encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a sexual offence, no matter how long ago it was, to contact us.”
Anyone who wants to report an offence to the police should contact The Met on 101.
Always dial 999 in an emergency.