Russell Brand has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London to face charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent assault.
The broadcaster, comedian and actor faces one allegation of rape, one allegation of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two further counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women.
Brand confirmed his name and address in court, and that he is aged 49.
He is accused of sexually assaulting a woman by touching her breasts and indecently assaulting another by grabbing her arm and dragging her towards a male toilet.
Brand, who was asked to stand in court for the 12-minute hearing, was charged by post last month.
He was granted bail for the case, which will be heard at the Old Bailey.
His next court appearance will be 30 May, and he confirmed during the hearing that he understood his bail conditions.
