Overview
- The new counts concern two further women, taking the case to allegations from six separate complainants.
- Chief Crown Prosecutor Lionel Idan said prosecutors determined there is sufficient evidence and public interest to proceed.
- Brand previously pleaded not guilty to five earlier counts filed in April 2025 covering alleged offences between 1999 and 2005.
- Police said the additional charges stem from separate reports of non-recent offences in 2009.
- Detectives report ongoing enquiries with specialist support for complainants and a public appeal for information, and the original case is listed for trial on 16 June 2026 at Southwark Crown Court.