Russell Brand has been charged with two new offences, as reported by the Metropolitan Police.
The actor and comedian, 50, is facing two additional charges, one count of rape and one count of sexual assault, from two women.
Brand will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on January 20, 2026, in relation to these two additional charges.
These are additional charges from different women involved in Brand’s other charges from April 2025.
The previous five charges involving four women include two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault, and two counts of sexual assault.
Brand pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault earlier this year when facing these previous charges, with a trial scheduled to begin at Southwark Crown Court on June 16, 2026, in relation to the five original charges.
Detective Chief Inspector Tariq Farooqi from the Metropolitan Police, who is leading the investigation, said in a statement to the press: ‘The women who have made reports, including those connected to the two new charges, continue to receive support from specially trained officers.
‘The Met’s investigation remains ongoing, and detectives urge anyone affected by this case, or anyone with information, to come forward and speak with police.
‘A dedicated team of investigators can be reached via email at CIT@met.police.uk.
‘Support is also available through the independent charity Rape Crisis by contacting the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.’
Learn more about Rape Crisis England & Wales
Rape Crisis England & Wales is a charity working to end rape, sexual assault, sexual harassment, child sexual abuse – and all other forms of sexual violence.
Whether it happened recently, or a long time ago; whether you know without a doubt that you experienced sexual violence, or aren’t quite sure; whether it happened to you, or someone you know; Rape Crisis England & Wales will always believe you and listen to you, and they can offer you information and support.
You can find out more about Rape Crisis England & Wales here; and if you’re aged 16 or over, you can call the charity’s 24/7 support line for free on 0808 500 2222.
