Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault

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Brand was found guilty of these charges at Southwark Crown Court after a trial during which the jury heard testimony from complainants and witnesses, as well as Brand himself.

The 51-year-old was accused of seven offences spanning 10 years of his career from 1999 to 2009.

Brand denies all the allegations.

The judge told Brand that he should expect a "custodial sentence of some length" and remanded him in custody.

 "You’ve been convicted of a number of offences including rape.

"The consequence of that is inevitably a significant custodial term.

"My current view is that I therefore have to remand you into custody."

Sentencing will take place on Monday.

Updates to follow.