Abusive and predatory behaviour. Brand has denied the allegations. We now have a statement from Russell Brands agents. It reads. Russell brand is performing in london on saturday evening these are pictures of him arriving at the troubador theatre in wembley park. The sold out performance had been due to begin at seven pm, but the audience was told that the start would be put back by at least 45 minutes, as mr brand was delayed. Lets hear from our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba and a warning the details are disturbing. This joint investigation by the sunday times. The times and channel four dispatches says that four women have made allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the years 2006 and 2013 during the time of these allegations. Russell brand was probably One Of The Best known celebrities in the country. One of the best known he was presenting on bbc radio two. One of the best known he was presenting on channel four and many, many other places. And he was also, as you
Of street demonstrations. Overnight, Anti Government chants were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. Baran abbasi from bbc persian has been looking at whats changed for iranian women in the past year. Confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. This iranian woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. Scenes from the streets of karaj a city near irans capital. Its a rebellious act, unthinkable before last years uprising. The unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. The 22 year old was arrested by the Morality Police, accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. Chanting her death sparked nationwide protests, which continued for months, with women taking a leading role. One year on, The Mass Street Protests may have died down, but the determination of many iranians to push for Regime Change is unwavering. Mariam took p
Have made a range of allegations about brands controlling, abusive and predatory behaviour. Live now to our correspondent lizo mzimba. Just talk us through the allegations. As you say, this joint investigation by the sunday times, the times and channel 4 dispatches safe for women amid allegations of Sexual Assaults by him between the 2006 and 2013. Russell brand is probably one of the best known celebrities in the country. He was presenting a bbc radio channel 4 and many other places. He was also acting hollywood films. His fame had spread across the atlantic. The investigation says around ten years ago, brand met businesswomen, he says they had consensual sects, she said brand wanted to kiss her and join another friend in the bedroom. She said she tried to get away from him, she tried to get away from him, she tried to get to the wall and he had her under where in his hands. He said she said he raped her. Another woman is saying she met Russell Brand at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
Authorities have tightened security across the country, to try to prevent a new wave of street demonstrations. Overnight, Anti Government chants were heard in a number of towns and cities, while slogans have been sprayed in public spaces. Baran abbasi from bbc persian, has been looking at whats changed for iranian women in the past year. Confronted by supporters of the regime for refusing to wear a headscarf in public. This iranian woman remains defiant, despite her picture being taken and being threatened with legal action. Scenes from the streets of karaj a city near irans capital. Its a rebellious act, unthinkable before last years uprising. The unrest was sparked by the death of mahsa amini in custody. The 22 year old was arrested by the Morality Police, accused of not adhering to the strict dress code rules. Chanting her death sparked nationwide protests, which continued for months, with women taking a leading role. One year on, The Mass Street Protests may have died down, but the
Her father has been briefly detained and warned not to ahead with a planned memorial. Mahsa aminis death a year ago sparked an uprising led by women and girls demanding an end to the compulsory dress code, and widerfreedoms. Our reporter baran abbasi, from bbc persian, explains more about what happened. Amjad amini is the father of my son amin. He was briefly detained today when he was leaving his home. He was taken to an Intelligence Office in the city of sakis in kurdistan province, where hes from. And he was warned against going ahead with plans to hold a Memorial Service for massoud. He was warned that nobody from his family is allowed to leave their homes. Now, we had reports earlier today that the house of the parents of mahsa amini. Amini, he was surrounded by Security Forces and they were held under some sort of house arrest. And they had asked a few days ago from everyone around the country to come to mahsas grave to remember her on the anniversary of her killing. But all the