Detectives investigating disgraced comedian Russell Brand have received a string of fresh allegations after he was found guilty of rape and sexual assaults.

The force has confirmed officers are assessing information from “several people” who came forward either during the star’s four-week trial or since he was convicted last week.

The 51-year-old was on Monday jailed for 10-and-a-half years for raping a fan and sexually assaulting three women at the height of his showbusiness career from 2004 to 2009.

“Several people have contacted the investigation team during and since the trial to provide information or report a potential criminal allegation,” a Met spokesperson said. “Detectives are assessing this information as part of their ongoing enquiries.”

The fresh reports are on top of two further rape allegations , including against a 16-year-old schoolgirl, which are currently being reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service.…