Actor-comedian Russell Brand sued in UK over alleged sexual abuse

Comedian Russell Brand, who has separately been sued in the United States, has previously stated that he had never had non-consensual sex. Photo: AP

British actor-comedian Russell Brand is being sued over sexual abuse allegations in the first known lawsuit brought against him in Britain, after several women accused him of sexual assaults and inappropriate behaviour.

Brand, 49, was sued at London’s High Court on Feb 6, according to court records. No further details of the lawsuit are available.