Russell Brand, 51, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of four sexual offences.

A jury found Mr Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial. 

He was sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Monday and will be placed on the sex offenders’ register for life.

Victim impact statements from the four women were read in court, with the victims expressing appreciation for the support they received from the investigation team.

One of the victims thanked the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser, the police team and the prosecution team, saying, “I do not believe that I could have come this far without them.”

Another victim said, “I am eternally grateful to the police and prosecution team for their support and for allowing my voice to be heard. I finally feel believed.”

Detective Andy Furphy commended the victims for coming forward to testify against Mr Brand, noting that their courage helped secure the conviction.

He also encouraged other women who have experienced similar offences to come forward and report them, stating, “If you come forward, you will be listened to, supported and treated with care and compassion.”