Woman told Russell Brand he 'treated her like an animal', court hears

One of the women who claims Russell Brand raped her later told him he had "treated her like an animal", a court has heard.

The comedian's trial at Southwark Crown Court in London has been hearing recorded police interviews with the female complainant, who claims she did not consent to anal sex with him at his house in 2009.

The woman says she was surprised to receive a "random" text message from him six months later, saying he wanted to "push her further". She replied asking: "Why are you even messaging me?"

"I remember his response, saying, 'Because you're dirty and I want to push you further'."

The jury heard that the woman did not respond straight away because she was upset, but then replied saying: "I think you've pushed me far enough, you treated me like an animal."

The woman added: "I do remember his response was immediate. He said, 'I'm sorry'."

The female complainant says she first met Brand at one of his comedy shows at Hammersmith Apollo in 2009.

She said she had a boyfriend at the time but went to his dressing room, where she performed a sex act on him.

The woman said it was during their next meeting at his house when the sex was not consensual and she had only agreed to vaginal sex.

The court heard he made her shower and brush her teeth before they had sex.

Asked by the detective in the interview whether there was ever a conversation about anal sex, she replied: "No."

Brand, 51, denies three charges of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one charge of indecent assault.

The allegations span a 10-year period from 1999 to 2009 and involve six female complainants.

He has said he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity.

The trial continues.