Los Angeles police say more celebrities may face sex-crime accusations in the aftermath of Harvey Weinstein’s downfall as officers investigate 28 allegations linked to Hollywood or the media.

The force says it has already passed 37 cases on to police departments elsewhere.

Charlie Beck, chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) told the Los Angeles Times: “We anticipate the LAPD and other jurisdictions will receive even more high-profile sex crime reports in the coming weeks and months.

“We encourage all victims of sexual assault to come forward to report these crimes.”

Hollywood has swirled with allegations ever since multiple women came forward to accuse Mr Weinstein of abusing his position as one of the most powerful men in the film industry. More than 50 have now made allegations ranging from sexual harassment to rape.