GRAYS-born comedian, actor and broiadcaster Russell Brand is being investigated by a second police force in the wake of allegations about the comedian.

Today (Monday, 2 October) Thames Valley Police said a woman contacted the force two weeks ago with "new information" in relation to reports of "harassment and stalking".

The Metropolitan Police had previously confirmed it had received a "number of allegations of sexual offences".

Brand has been accused of rape and sexual assaults during a seven-year period at the height of his fame.

The allegations were made in a joint investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4's Dispatches.

The BBC understands the woman reported her allegations to Thames Valley Police numerous times between 2018 and 2022 but no further action was taken.

Mr Brand had also accused the woman of harassment against him in 2017.

The force confirmed it was looking into the new information but "it would be inappropriate to comment on an ongoing investigation".

The comedian and actor has previously denied "very serious criminal allegations" and "extremely egregious and aggressive attacks", which he said he "absolutely refutes".