Police have confirmed details of a 2014 incident involving Russell Brand and his former girlfriend, Jemima Goldsmith. The television producer recently spoke about her past relationship with the comedian and claimed she had called officers to her home during a violent encounter. Thames Valley Police have now explained what happened when they arrived.
What Thames Valley Police said about the 2014 Oxfordshire incident
Thames Valley Police have commented on an incident that took place at Goldsmith’s house in Oxfordshire in July 2014. Their statement follows her recent claims about the treatment she experienced while dating Brand.
According to Sky News, officers received a call from a woman on July 25, 2014, reporting an alleged assault by her partner. They visited the property, spoke with her, and offered support.
Police also confirmed that they made sure her partner left the house, “as per the victim’s wishes.” They did not make any arrests that day.
Goldsmith had earlier shared her account on X, saying, “I had to call the police to have him removed from my house in 2014 during a violent incident.”
Goldsmith was dating Brand for around a year in 2014. She alleged that she was subject to violence and controlling behavior from him during the course of their relationship. Goldsmith decided not to file a case due to fear of media publicity involving her kids.
Additionally, she explained that she hasn’t been in touch with nor has she seen Brand since the end of their relationship. Goldsmith found it hard and noted that it was still affecting her.
Her comments came shortly after Brand received a 10-and-a-half-year prison sentence. A court convicted him of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women.
The Metropolitan Police are also examining further allegations against the comedian. However, the 2014 incident involving Goldsmith remains separate from the offenses for which the court convicted him.
