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"Russell Brand is facing a new allegation of sexual assault after the Met Police receive a report of an incident in 2003.

It comes after the Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches investigation into the 48-year-old comedian accused him of rape, assault and emotional abuse between 2006 and 2013.

A spokesperson for the Met said: “We are aware of reporting by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches about allegations of sexual offences.

“On Sunday, 17 September, the Met received a report of a sexual assault which was alleged to have taken place in Soho in central London in 2003. Officers are in contact with the woman and will be providing her with support.“”