Several women are speaking out against controversial comedian Russell Brand.

London's Met Police have launched an investigation after receiving a number of sexual offence allegations in London and elsewhere in the country.

Brand has since accused the UK government of trying to censor him on social media.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says the comedian continues to deny the allegations and says all interactions were consensual. 

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Several women are speaking out against controversial comedian Russell Brand.
London's Met Police have launched an investigation after receiving a number of sexual offence allegations in London and elsewhere in the country.
Brand has since accused the UK government of trying to censor him on social media.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says the comedian continues to deny the allegations and says all interactions were consensual. 
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