Russell Brand convicted of rape and sexual assault | The verdict

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Russell Brand has been found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault after a 4 week-long trial. The jury took eight hours and 30 minutes to deliberate on a verdict.

Mr Justice Bennathan ruled that Brand must be remanded into custody until sentencing on Monday, and told him to expect a prison sentence of 'some length'.

Culture Correspondent Minnie Stephenson talks to Sachelle Connor about the verdict, how Russell Brand reacted in the court room – and what comes next.

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