British police have charged comedian Russell Brand with rape and several counts of sexual assault.

The accusations are based on events that took place between 1999 and 2005, involving four distinct women.

Authorities report that Brand, who lives in Oxfordshire, England, faces allegations of rape and various types of sexual assault, including coerced oral sex.

The charges pertain to four different individuals.

Russell Brand, a well-known figure in the UK entertainment scene, was formerly married to singer Katy Perry and has recently taken on the role of a social commentator on digital platforms.

He has also been the subject of inquiries in the United States.

In 2023, an investigation was released that included testimonies from four women who claimed that Brand assaulted them between 2006 and 2013. One of the accusers stated that Brand compelled her to perform oral sex when she was 16, while another alleged that he raped her at his residence in Los Angeles.

Brand has refuted all accusations, asserting that he has never participated in non-consensual sexual acts.