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'I want to see your mascara run’: Woman claims Russell Brand sexually assaulted her at 16

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‘I want to see your mascara run’: Woman claims Russell Brand sexually assaulted her at 16

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A woman has claimed that Russell Brand sexually assaulted her when she was 16 years old.

The now-31-year-old, who spoke to The Times and Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches, alleged that the comedian “forced his penis down [her] throat.”

Brand has denied “very serious criminal allegations” against him, adding that there were witnesses who could “directly contradict” claims.

If you have information in relation to the allegations against Russell Brand which you would like to share with The Independent’s reporting team, please email news@independent.co.uk

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