Russell Brand was ‘wild-eyed maniac’ when trying to drag woman into toilets, court told

The Guardian reports: Woman says she ‘wrenched’ herself free from alleged assault that she says took place when she was working at MTV in 2001 Russell Brand transformed into a “wild-eyed maniac” when he tried to drag a woman into a men’s toilets for a sexual encounter before she “wrenched” herself free, a court has heard.

The 51-year-old comedian is accused of indecently assaulting the woman, who told Southwark crown court: “I emerged relatively unscathed.

This world story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Russell Brand, MTV and Southwark.

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Location

United Kingdom · Europe

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The Guardian

First reported

16 Oct 2026, 20:51 IST

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Russell Brand, MTV, Southwark

Section

World

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