Russell Brand's victims did not report his crimes to the police for years because of the "power of celebrity," says Sir Mark Rowley.
The Metropolitan Police chief praised their bravery for later speaking out.
He also urged other women who believe they were victims of Brand to contact the police and stressed that "powerful people will be convicted".
He expects "many more" women to come forward now.
A prisoner transport van leaves Southwark Crown Court shortly after Russell Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault (Getty)
