British police interviews Russell Brand over sexual offenses allegations, UK media says
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00:00 all the allegations made against him, saying his relationships were always consensual.
00:05 The maverick comedian, actor and activist Russell Brand was, reports the Sunday Times,
00:11 interviewed at a London police station last week over alleged sexual offences.
00:16 The Met in a statement said a man in his 40s attended a police station in South London
00:20 on Thursday, November 16.
00:23 He was interviewed under caution by detectives in relation to three non-recent sexual offences.
00:28 Inquiries continue.
00:33 British police do not name suspects who have not been arrested and charged.
00:37 Under caution means the interview was recorded and can be used in future prosecutions.
00:44 In September, the Times and Sunday Times newspapers and the UK broadcaster Channel 4 said four
00:49 women had made allegations of sexual assault against him.
00:53 They dated from the period between 2006 and 2013.
00:58 And Brand was a major star in Britain with a growing US profile.
01:03 Brand was dropped by his talent agent and publisher after the allegations became public
01:07 and a series of live dates was cancelled.
01:10 The BBC and other media companies he had worked for have launched reviews into his behaviour
01:14 and their response.
01:17 Brand in recent years has largely disappeared from mainstream media.
01:22 He has built up a large following online with videos mixing wellness and conspiracy theories.