Metropolitan Police chief Sir Mark Rowley has revealed that two more cases involving Russell Brand are being investigated, and warned that more victims may come forward. He made the comments live on BBC Breakfast on Friday, following Brand's conviction on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.
The 51-year-old was found guilty by a jury of eight men and four women at Southwark Crown Court after a three-week trial. He was acquitted of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault. During the proceedings, Brand was described in court as "ruthless" and a "sexual predator", with some victims saying they had been left "haunted for years" by his actions.
Two More Cases Under Investigation
Sir Mark told BBC Breakfast presenters Charlie Stayt and Rachel Burden that high-profile cases often lead to an "upsurge" in reporting, as they give other victims the confidence to speak out. He said: "It does make a difference because people see it is possible, and you will be believed."
When pressed by Rachel Burden on whether there were any updates on other allegations against Brand, Sir Rowley replied: "There are two more cases we're investigating at the moment." He added: "I clearly wouldn't be surprised if many more came forward."
Detective Expects More Victims to Come Forward
Detective Superintendent Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police, who spearheaded the investigation, echoed this sentiment, expressing hope that other women would draw "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts. "We kind of assumed that people might want to come forward," Furphy said, "and people came forward."
Allegations surrounding Brand's conduct first emerged in September 2023, when The Times, Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches programme jointly reported that four women had accused him of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse - claims he strongly denied. The wider investigation into further reports against Brand began shortly after the story broke.
