Russell Brand trial for rape and sexual assault begins – live updates
Reported by the Guardian · October 14, 2026
Russell Brand back in Southwark crown court today where his rape and sexual assault trial is set to begin
A crowd of members of the press were gathered outside Southwark Crown Court hours before Russell Brand’s trial was due to start.
Photographers, video journalists and news presenters could be seen in position at around 7.30am, while a line of reporters waited to get in to the court building.
Members of court security were also outside the building, along with a small group of police officers.
One police officer was heard telling members of the press to stay behind barriers which were in place directly outside the building.”
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- Russell Brand back in Southwark crown court today where his rape and sexual assault trial is set to begin
- A crowd of members of the press were gathered outside Southwark Crown Court hours before Russell Brand’s trial was due to start.
- Photographers, video journalists and news presenters could be seen in position at around 7.30am, while a line of reporters waited to get in to the court building.
- Members of court security were also outside the building, along with a small group of police officers.
- One police officer was heard telling members of the press to stay behind barriers which were in place directly outside the building.”