A friend of a woman who claims she was raped by comedian Russell Brand told a court that the complainant stated the alleged attack "really, really hurt." The witness testified via video link at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday, recounting a conversation with the alleged victim after the incident in 2009.

The witness stated she attended the Hammersmith Apollo theatre in London with the complainant, where they were invited to Brand's dressing room following his comedy show. According to the witness, the complainant later visited Brand's London home, travelling there in a car sent by Brand himself. When the two friends spoke about the event "quite soon after," the complainant was "just crying - really upset."

The friend reported that the complainant described Brand as "quite aggressive" and stated, "He forcibly put it in my bum and it really really hurt." The witness recalled specifically asking the complainant if she had said no to Brand when the alleged assault began. The complainant reportedly replied, "lots of times," and told her friend she was in "a lot of pain" and "couldn't sit down."

Russell Brand, 51, has pleaded not guilty to all seven charges he faces, which include three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault, and one of indecent assault. These allegations span a decade, from 1999 to 2009, and involve six different female complainants.

Another friend of the same complainant also gave evidence. This witness told the jury that her friend had said she told Brand to stop during the alleged rape. She further testified that her friend described the "worst moment" as being after the act, when Brand allegedly told her she had been "dirty" and needed to "clean up her mess." This witness characterized Brand's demeanor as "quite cold and keen to get her gone."

The second witness stated she advised her friend to seek medical attention due to "anal tears and a lot of discomfort" and to consult her parents and the police. However, the complainant was reportedly uncertain and felt overwhelmed by the situation, believing it "wasn't worth it."

The trial continues, with further testimony expected from other complainants and witnesses. The proceedings are being closely followed, given Brand's public profile and the nature of the serious allegations.

Legal experts note that such cases often hinge on detailed testimony regarding consent, the immediate aftermath of an alleged incident, and the complainant's state of mind and actions. The defense is expected to challenge the accounts presented by the prosecution's witnesses.