DOWNING Street has described the sexual assault allegations made against Russell Brand by four different women as “very serious and concerning”.
The 48-year-old comedian and actor has been accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013, when he was at the height of his fame working for the BBC, Channel 4 and starring in Hollywood films.
Brand vehemently denies the allegations, which also include claims of controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour, and said, in a video posted online on Friday night, that all of his relationships have been “consensual”.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s official spokesman said: “These are very serious and concerning allegations.
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