Inside Russell Brand’s Prison ‘Hell’
Russell Brand is reportedly struggling to adjust to life behind bars, with prison staff said to be monitoring him around the clock amid concerns for his welfare. The disgraced comedian, 51, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison on Monday (November 9) after being convicted of rape and sexual assault. According to the Daily Star, prison insiders claim Brand has been "barely eating" since his arrival at HMP Wandsworth, where officials are understood to be taking extra precautions to ensure his safety. One insider told the publication: "He's not been in trouble before really. It is sure to be terrifying and a complete shock to the system.
TL;DR
- Russell Brand is reportedly struggling to adjust to prison life after being sentenced to 10 years and six months.
- Prison staff are monitoring him around the clock due to concerns for his welfare, with him "barely eating".
- Mental health professionals will assess Brand within his first week to ensure he is not a risk to himself or others.
- Brand is initially housed alone in the Care and Separation Unit at HMP Wandsworth due to safety concerns.
- HMP Wandsworth is described as a Victorian Category B prison facing criticism for its overcrowded, unsanitary, and unsafe conditions.
- Former prisoner Chris Atkins warned Brand's celebrity status could make him a target for other inmates.