Russell Brand could be transferred to infamous ‘Monster Mansion’ prison where child sex offender was killed last year: report

See more of our coverage in your search results. Russell Brand is reportedly being assessed for a transfer to the notorious “Monster Mansion” prison after the comedian was convicted on rape and sexual assault charges. According to the Sun, the “Get Him to the Greek” star, 51, will be moved to the high-security facility HMP Wakefield in the UK — the same prison where child sex offender Ian Watkins was stabbed to death last year. A source told the outlet on Thursday that Brand “will have an incredibly tough time.” Russell Brand, seen with Laura Brand on Nov. 5, is reportedly being assessed for a prison transfer. Getty Images A source told the outlet that Brand, seen in a court sketch, is set to be transferred to HMP Wakefield. ZUMAPRESS.com Sources told the outlet the prison, which is classified as a Category A facility, would be safer for the disgraced comedian due to staff being “better equipped.” “Brand is being risk-assessed for a move to Wakefield,” one source told the outlet. “There are still some hoops to go through but staff at the prison are expecting him.” Brand is currently incarcerated at Category B Wandsworth, the source added, “but is likely to be moved in the next few days or weeks.” The source claimed Wakefield is “the most likely place” for Brand to be sent. The source said Brand, pictured in 2008, will “have an incredibly tough time.” SWNS Brand “is likely to be moved in the next few days or weeks,” the source said. Brand is seen in a court sketch. ZUMAPRESS.com “It is one of the prisons where high-profile people get sent and — despite what happened to Watkins — is deemed a safer place for Brand.” Story developing. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!