Emergency crews attend Wandsworth prison callout

Emergency crews attended HMP Wandsworth on Saturday morning after a callout, but the nature of the incident and any involvement by Russell Brand have not been confirmed.

Three ambulances, two ambulance cars and three fire engines were reported at the prison in south London. The fire engines remained outside, while firefighters went inside on foot. The London Fire Brigade said firefighters were called at 9:46 a.m. and that the incident was over for its crews by 10:20 a.m.

No official account in the reports identified what prompted the response. One account said there was no indication of a fire, but the incident’s cause remains unestablished. Although Brand is being held at Wandsworth, no supplied report confirms that he was involved or that the callout concerned him.

The response came after Brand was found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was remanded in custody after the verdict. His sentencing was scheduled for Monday, November 9.

A judge rejected a bail request made by Brand’s barrister, Ian Winter KC, who asked that he be released over the weekend to say goodbye to his children. The judge cited concern that Brand might...