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Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say
Brand has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault, following a three-week trial at Southwark Crown Court
Russell Brand is being investigated over rape allegations made by two more women, it can now be reported.
The disgraced comedian has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by a jury of eight men and four women at Southwark Crown Court, following a three-week trial.
More victims are likely to come forward following his conviction, the detective who led the police investigation has said.
Det Supt Andy Furphy, from the Metropolitan Police, said he hoped other women would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts.
Brand was found not guilty of two counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Brand had initially been coy and quiet in police interviews, said Furphy, but became bolder as officers continued to question him.
"As he gets used to something, he becomes more emboldened by it," Furphy said. "You can certainly see that in his offending."
Hundreds of people were interviewed as part of the investigation and officers said several witnesses came forward, some of whom had previously had a sexual relationship with Brand. Katy Perry, the US singer who was married to Brand from 2010 to 2012, was not interviewed.
Brand, 51, who was described in court as "ruthless" and a "sexual predator", was once one of the UK's most high-profile and in-demand entertainers.