The Met Police has said it has received an allegation of sexual assault against Russell Brand dating back to 2003.

It comes after four women made allegations of sexual assaults between 2006 and 2013 against the comedian as part of an investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches.

Since publication, The Times said it had been contacted by “several women” with further claims about Brand, but said their allegations have not yet been investigated and “will now be rigorously checked”.

A spokesperson for the Met said: “We are aware of reporting by The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches about allegations of sexual offences.

“On Sunday, 17 September, the Met received a report of a sexual assault which was alleged to have taken place in Soho in central London in 2003. Officers are in contact with the woman and will be providing her with support.

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“We first spoke with The Sunday Times on Saturday, 16 September and have since made further approaches to The Sunday Times and Channel 4 to ensure that anyone who believes they have been the victim of a sexual offence is aware of how to report this to the police.

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“We continue to encourage anyone who believes they may have been a victim of a sexual offence, no matter how long ago it was, to contact us.”

Russell Brand, 48, denies any allegations against him. He claimed in a video posted online on Friday night that all of his relationships have been “consensual”.

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