Police Confirm 2014 Response to Russell Brand Incident at Jemima Goldsmith's Home

Crime · First reported 11 Nov, 09:47 · Updated 10:22

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Thames Valley Police confirmed officers were called on 25 July 2014 following an alleged assault involving Russell Brand at the Oxfordshire home of his former partner Jemima Goldsmith. Officers ensured Brand left the residence in accordance with Goldsmith's wishes, though no arrests were made. Goldsmith later stated publicly that she experienced violence and coercive control during their relationship.

Thames Valley Police confirmed they responded to an alleged assault complaint made on 25 July 2014 at Jemima Goldsmith's Oxfordshire residence involving Russell Brand.
Officers stayed on the scene to ensure Brand vacated the property in accordance with Goldsmith's wishes, and no arrests were made following the call.
Goldsmith published a social media statement detailing personal experiences of violence, coercive control, and abuse during their relationship.
Goldsmith stated she decided not to pursue charges or go public in 2014 to shield her teenage children from media scrutiny.
The public statement followed Brand's sentencing at Southwark Crown Court to 10-and-a-half years in prison for rape and sexual assault against other women.