The comedian strongly denies the allegations
Channel 4 says it's 'appalled to learn' of allegations against comedian and actor Russell Brand, calling them 'deeply troubling'.
READ MORE: Boy, 14, at centre of Harpurhey murder investigation named as devastated community left reelingThe 48-year-old shared a video to his YouTube channel on Friday night, saying he had received letters from a 'mainstream media TV company' and a newspaper, which he said included 'criminal' and 'very serious' allegations.
In a statement on Saturday night, Channel 4 said: "Channel 4 is appalled to learn of these deeply troubling allegations, including behaviour alleged to have taken place on programmes made for Channel 4 between 2004 and 2007. "In the many years since the alleged incidents took place, there has obviously been extensive change in Channel 4's management and commissioning teams. Today, Channel 4 has a zero-tolerance approach to unacceptable behaviour and has a robust Code of Conduct. We require all suppliers to have in place rigorous safeguarding policies and provide whistleblowing support, including Channel 4's Speak Up facility.
A second woman claims the comedian assaulted her when she was just 16 and still at school. The alleged victim claims he often referred to her as "the child" during their emotionally abusive relationship which lasted three months. She later claimed to The Sunday Times that Russell "forced his penis down her throat", which made her choke.
"The Culture, Media and Sport Committee are keen to understand the response of the police to the body of evidence collected. We will be closely monitoring the responses of the media, especially our Public Service Broadcasters, to these allegations, and looking at the questions that this, yet again, raises about the culture in the industry as a whole."
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