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Ted Hennessey

Brand says he ‘never engaged in non-consensual activity’ after being charged

Russell Brand is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Friday May 2 (James Manning/PA) - (PA Wire)

Comedian and actor Russell Brand said he has “never engaged in non-consensual activity” after he was charged with sexual offences, including rape.

The Metropolitan Police have charged Brand, who is understood to be living in the US, by post with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women, and issued a court summons.

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