Brand was accused of rape, assault and emotional abuse as part of a joint investigation last year.

Scotland Yard said a man in his 40s was interviewed under caution in relation to three non-recent sexual offences.

The corporation is conducting a review into the conduct of the comedian while he was employed there.

The woman, referred to as Jane Doe in court filings, said the attack occurred in 2010

Russell Brand denies the allegations of sexual assault that were made about him in a joint investigation.

Brand has strongly denied allegations of rape and sexual assault made by four women in an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Dispatches.

The incident allegedly took place when the comedian hosted his show on BBC Radio 2 from the corporation’s Los Angeles office.