Met police chief urges potential victims of Russell Brand to come forward

The Guardian · Jamie Grierson · 2026-11-06 10:00 UTC

Mark Rowley says he would not be surprised if many more people emerged with allegations against convicted rapist

The head of Scotland Yard has called for anyone with fresh allegations against the convicted rapist Russell Brand to come forward.

Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan police commissioner, said he would not be surprised if “many more” alleged victims emerged after the former comedian turned online influencer was on Thursday convicted of rape and sexual assault.

Brand, 51, was described during his trial as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator. He was convicted of raping a woman at his luxury London townhouse and of sexually assaulting three women in front of his entourage at their workplaces, at a radio station and TV studio.

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