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‘Our work’s not done’: Russell Brand detective urges other potential victims to come forward

The Guardian World Thursday 05 November 2026, 19:01 UTC By Emine Sinmaz and Geraldine McKelvie 1 min read
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Brand is under investigation over two more rape allegations and police say others could speak up after guilty verdictsThe lead detective in the case against Russell Brand has urged other potential victims of the comedian to come forward after it emerged he is under investigation for two further rape allegations and faces a civil claim in the UK.Det Supt Andy Furphy, the Metropolitan police’s strategic lead in the investigation, described Brand, 51, as “a predator” whose behaviour escalated...

Brand is under investigation over two more rape allegations and police say others could speak up after guilty verdicts

The lead detective in the case against Russell Brand has urged other potential victims of the comedian to come forward after it emerged he is under investigation for two further rape allegations and faces a civil claim in the UK.

Det Supt Andy Furphy, the Metropolitan police’s strategic lead in the investigation, described Brand, 51, as “a predator” whose behaviour escalated as his fame grew.

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