LONDON, Oct. 15 -- British comedian and actor Russell Brand was described by prosecutors as "ruthless" and a "sexual predator" as they outlined allegations of rape and sexual assault involving six women at a London court yesterday.

According to BBC News, the 51-year-old faces three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault over alleged incidents between 1999 and 2009, all of which he denies.

Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones KC told Southwark Crown Court that the six complainants did not know one another and had come forward independently.

She alleged that Brand used his charm and humour to pursue sexual encounters, describing his desire for sexual contact as "indiscriminate and voracious".

The jury heard allegatio...