Russell Brand moved to Cambridgeshire prison after conviction

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 09:56 · Archive

Comedian Russell Brand has been transferred to HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire after being sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison.

Russell Brand has been transferred to HMP Littlehey, a category C prison near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, according to The Sun on Sunday. The transfer from HMP Wandsworth in London took place on 13 November, days after Brand was sentenced on 9 November to 10 and a half years in prison.

Brand was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during his career. He was also cleared of two further rape charges and an allegation of attempted indecent assault. Police are investigating two additional rape allegations against him.

The reported move was prompted by safety concerns, with Brand classified as a low escape risk. He is believed to be held in a single-person cell on E Wing and has reportedly not yet interacted with other prisoners at the facility, which houses around 1,200 inmates.

HMP Littlehey offers a range of activities for inmates, including yoga, choir, indoor bowls and an inter-wing football league. The prison houses inmates convicted of sexual offences.

Brand is expected to serve two-thirds of his sentence before being released on licence. He will also remain on the sex offenders' register for life.

How it is being reported

• Russell Brand reportedly moved to Cambridgeshire prisonRussell Brand has reportedly been moved to a category C prison in Cambridgeshire, HMP Littlehey near Huntingdon, according to The Sun on Sunday.Cambs Times · 15 Nov, 09:26
• Russell Brand reportedly moved to Cambridgeshire prisonRussell Brand has reportedly been moved to a category C prison in Cambridgeshire, HMP Littlehey near Huntingdon, according to The Sun on Sunday.Ely Standard · 15 Nov, 09:26
• Disgraced comedian Russell Brand reportedly moved to Cambridgeshire prisonHe was sentenced to more than a decade behind barsCambridgeshire Live · 15 Nov, 08:59

In this story: Russell Brand · HMP Littlehey · HMP Wandsworth · Cambridgeshire · Huntingdon

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