Russell Brand lawyer involved in heated confrontation with journalist after guilty verdict

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

Brand was found guilty on one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault 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.

Following the guilty verdict, Brand's barrister Ian Winter KC reportedly confronted a Sunday Times journalist who had worked on the 2023 investigation which contained allegations against Brand.

As per Sky News, Winter told the journalist: "I hope you are pleased with yourself."

The journalist was heard replying: "I'm pleased justice has been done."

Winter responded: "Well, it wasn't. You f***ed it," before adding, "Congratulations."

The comes after the defence during the trial claimed that allegations against Brand had "poisoned the well of justice", making it impossible for him to receive a fair trial.

Following the guilty verdict, it was reported by the BBC that Brand is being investigated over further rape allegations being made by two women.

The Metropolitan Police said its investigation "remains ongoing".

He has already been questioned by officers in relation to the accusations.

In a statement the force said: "The suspect has previously been interviewed under caution in connection with the allegations."

"Detectives remain in close contact with prosecutors as enquiries continue and further investigative work is carried out."

Following today's verdict relating to different accusations, 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.