Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse 

Broadcasters C4 and the BBC are looking to separate allegations of predatory behaviour towards staff and audience members while working for them 

Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate led cries of support for Russell Brand last night, telling fans that the comedian was the victim of a 'matrix attack'.

He joined hundreds of Brand's supporters suggesting online that the sex crime allegations were a 'bunch of garbage' attacking him for 'telling the truth' about 'big pharma'.

The comments align with Brand's own claim that he is the victim of a 'co-ordinated attack' by the mainstream media who he says have a 'concerted agenda'. Tate, charged with rape and human trafficking in Romania in June, made similar claims when he was accused.