A jury in London found comedian and actor Russell Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

The actor had been charged on seven counts: three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of attempted indecent assault.

Following Thursday's verdict, London's Metropolitan Police Service told Yahoo News that Brand, 51, was facing further allegations of rape from two women.

"The suspect has previously been interviewed under caution in connection with the allegations," the force said in a statement. Brand has not been charged in relation to these claims.

Following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London, the jury found Brand guilty on four of the charges. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.

He is due to be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, Nov. 9. The judge said he should expect a lengthy ...