Russell Brand held alone at Wandsworth amid safety warning

Russell Brand is being held alone at HMP Wandsworth while prison authorities assess his safety, and a former inmate has warned that he could be at risk if he remains there. Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

The former Wandsworth inmate, who was released in 2025, described Brand as a “marked man” and said he would need to remain safe until a transfer could be arranged. The warning is the former inmate’s assessment; it is not an official finding about a specific threat to Brand. He also alleged that violence was common at the prison and that staff had paid prisoners to attack others. Those allegations have not been independently verified in the reports.

Kally Sahota, a senior solicitor and director of Sahota Sahota Solicitors, said Brand was expected to stay at Wandsworth for the next few weeks before moving to another prison. Sahota said security, safety and rehabilitation needs would inform the decision. Other reports suggested a move could happen sooner, but no final destination was confirmed in the accounts.

Reports said Brand was being housed in his own cell following a risk...