Russell Brand ‘cowering in fear’ over prison chants
Comedian Russell Brand is reportedly facing intense harassment from fellow inmates at Wandsworth Prison following his conviction for rape and sexual assault. He has been moved to a vulnerable persons' wing as he awaits sentencing.
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The report highlights the harsh conditions of the UK prison system and the specific challenges faced by high-profile inmates convicted of sexual offenses.
Russell Brand is said to barely leave his cell after being heckled by "hundreds" of prisoners. Photo / Getty Images
Russell Brand is said to have been “cowering in fear” in prison after being heckled by “hundreds” of prisoners.
The 51-year-old comedian was denied bail ahead of his sentencing after he was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a trial at London’s Southwark Crown Court on Thursday (November 5, 2026), and fellow inmates at Wandsworth Prison in London have reportedly created a foul-mouthed chant about his crimes.
A source told the Mail on Sunday newspaper that inmates have repeatedly chanted: “There’s a Brand new n**** on the wing! A Brand new n****. Brand, you ****, you ain’t so f****** lairy now.”
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