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2 outlets · filed 5 November 2026

Police investigating two further rape allegations against Russell Brand

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Detective urges other potential victims to come forward and says: ‘Our work’s not done’ The lead detective in the case against Russell Brand has urged other potential victims of the comedian to come forward after it emerged he is under investigation for two further rape allegations and faces a civil

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Both outlets focus on police saying Russell Brand is under investigation over two further rape allegations. The Guardian US foregrounds the lead detective’s appeal for other potential victims to come forward and adds the line that “our work’s not done,” while the BBC quote instead stresses hopes that other victims will gain “courage” and “confidence” from the guilty verdicts.

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