Russell Brand has reportedly been questioned by police over alleged assault allegations.Earlier this year, Brand was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse following a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches. Brand strongly denied the claims.As reported by The Times, Scotland Yard said a man in his forties who is understood to be the actor, comedian and presenter, attended a police station in south London on Thursday (November 16) where he was questioned in relation to “non-recent” alleged sexual offences.Brand was reportedly interviewed under caution from detectives in the Metropolitan Police who said that its investigation was continuing.A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: “A man in his forties attended a police station in south London on Thursday, 16 November 2023.“He was interviewed under caution by detectives in relation to three non-recent sexual offences.
Police race to Edinburgh street after reports of 'shooting at house'
02.11.2023 - 17:41 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Police raced to an Edinburgh street earlier today after reports of 'shooting at a house'.
Emergency services were called to Greendykes Road, at the Craigmillar Castle Avenue side, at around 10.15am on Thursday, November 2 following a disturbance. Two police vans have been spotted as a cordon has been erected around a row of houses on the quiet street.
The area is taped off and several officers have also been seen standing guard. Armed officers are also believed to have been scrambled, reports Edinburgh Live.
A source informed Edinburgh Live that there was an incident involving a firearm at an address on the road as the scene remains locked down five hours later. They added: "There were reports of a shooting at a property and officers were called."
One eye witness, who was out walking when they came across the incident, said: "I live in the area and was just off on a walk when I saw a road closed sign and a police van with tape across the street.
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"In the distance there was another police car and I could see at least two officers standing next to the cordon. No cars or pedestrians could get past from what I could see, they were all being asked to turn around or go down the next street."
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 10.15am on Thursday, 2 November, 2023, police received a report of a disturbance on Greendykes Road, Edinburgh.
"There were no injuries and enquiries, which are at a very early stage, are ongoing. The road is currently closed and officers remain in the area."
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