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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Laura Gallacher
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Laura Gallacher, from October 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Courts · City of London
Russell Brand trial: Six women allege sex attacks
Actor and comedian Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court facing seven charges, including rape and sexual assault, brought by six women. Allegations span a decade and include claims of a 'monster-like' attack in a hotel room and being dragged into a toilet.
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Russell Brand denies rape claims at Southwark Crown Court
A TV worker told Southwark Crown Court she was not starstruck by Russell Brand during an alleged 2004 assault in a central London bar. Brand denies seven charges including rape and sexual assault.
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Brand 'preoccupied by sex', ex-flatmate tells court
Russell Brand's former flatmate, Andrew Dobson, testified at Southwark Crown Court, describing the comedian as 'very egotistical' and 'erratic'. Brand faces multiple charges including rape and sexual assault, which he denies.
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Russell Brand accuser feared pregnancy after 1999 Labour conference alleged rape
A woman told Southwark Crown Court she feared she might be pregnant after alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999. The trial continues with Brand denying all charges.
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Russell Brand rape accuser details hotel room encounter
A woman alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999 has described feeling 'dirty' and fearing pregnancy after the encounter. She told Southwark Crown Court she kept quiet for years due to Brand's rising fame. Brand denies all charges.
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Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges at London trial
Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of attacking six women between 1999 and 2009. The prosecutor told the court Brand is a 'ruthless, calculated and manipulative' predator. Brand denies all charges, including three counts of rape and three of sexual assault.
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