David Walliams is now the subject of a Metropolitan Police investigation. Separately, six additional women have made allegations concerning Russell Brand. Max Palasi is joined by solicitor Marcus to examine both major developments and explain what they could mean legally. Police have confirmed that they are investigating allegations of non recent serious sexual offences involving David Walliams. The allegations prompting the investigation are separate from those published by ITV News and The Guardian, although detectives are also reviewing that reporting. Walliams has not been arrested or charged and denies all wrongdoing. Russell Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault and sentenced to ten years and six months in prison. The jury cleared him of two further rape charges and one charge of attempted indecent assault. The Times and The Sunday Times have since reported allegations from six additional women. Separately, police say several people contacted detectives during and after Brand’s trial with information or potential criminal allegations. There is currently no confirmation that these are the same people. Marcus explains: * What the Walliams investigation means in practice * Why an investigation is not the same as an arrest or charge * How police investigate allegations concerning events from many years ago * Whether material collected by journalists could become evidence * How further allegations concerning Brand could be handled * Whether Brand could face another trial while serving his current sentence * The legal dangers of repeating unverified celebrity rumours * Why somebody can be legally identified without being named This discussion clearly distinguishes established facts, reported allegations, police investigations, acquittals and criminal convictions. Please keep the comments respectful. Do not post unverified names, clues or allegations concerning anybody else. Subscribe and turn on notifications f