BBC UK
•72% Informative
Metropolitan Police has received a report of an alleged sexual assault in 2003 .
Officers did not name the woman, but said they were "providing her with support" Upcoming shows on Brand 's live tour have been postponed, promoter confirms.
He has denied all allegations of misconduct, saying he is subject of "a coordinated attack".
Lorraine Heggessey was former controller of BBC One from 2000 until 2005 .
She said there were "numerous examples" of unacceptable behaviour by Brand on-air.
One such example saw Brand offer up his female assistant to Jimmy Saville during a live phone call.
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