Second police force investigating claims against Russell Brand

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Second Police Force Investigating Claims Against Russell Brand
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By Margaret Davis, PA Crime Correspondent

Russell Brand is facing investigation by a second police force over allegations of stalking and harassment.

Thames Valley Police (TVP) is taking a fresh look at allegations previously made by a woman against the performer between 2018 and 2022.

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The comedian has been accused of a number of sexual offences that are being examined by the Metropolitan Police.

Russell Brand wearing dark glasses walking through a doorway to a waiting car.
Russell Brand leaving the Troubabour Wembley Park theatre in London after performing a comedy set on September 16th, before the remaining tour dates were postponed (James Manning/PA)

TVP did not name Brand, but said: “Thames Valley Police in the past two weeks received new information in relation to the harassment and stalking allegations dating back to 2018.

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“This information is being investigated. As such, it would be inappropriate to comment on an ongoing investigation.”

Brand, 48, has strongly denied accusations made by a number of women that first emerged in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches.

Further claims have since been made to the Met police.

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