Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

A jury at Southwark Crown Court in London found Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a four-week trial. He was acquitted of two other rape charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault. Taken into custody and refused bail after the verdict, he is due to be sentenced on Monday; the judge said to expect a significant prison term. The Metropolitan Police is also investigating further rape allegations made by two women.