Russell Brand books withdrawn by UK publishers after his conviction for rape and sexual assault

Pan Macmillan and Hodder & Stoughton have both confirmed that work by the comedian and writer will be pulled, and other publishers’ books are no longer available

Two major British publishers have confirmed they have pulled Russell Brand’s books from sale after he was convicted of rape and sexual assault.

The comedian and author, 51, was found guilty at Southwark crown court on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women. He was cleared of two further counts of rape and one count of attempted indecent assault.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Pan Macmillan said it was “withdrawing Russell Brand’s books from sale following his conviction, and this process is under way now.