Russell Brand tells trial sexual consent is 'fundamental'

Russell Brand has told the jury at his trial he believes sexual consent is "fundamental" and "more important than sex itself".

Brand, 51, is accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one charge of attempted indecent assault.

The allegations, made by six female complainants, span a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009. He denies all the charges.

Giving evidence on Wednesday, Brand said the allegations had been "deeply traumatic" and had a "devastating" impact on him.

The media personality gave evidence as his defence case began at his trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.