Police confirm they were called to Jemima Goldsmith's home in 2014 over an alleged assault involving Russell Brand and ordered him to leave.

What it means

Police have confirmed that in 2014, they were called to Jemima Goldsmith's home after she reported a violent incident involving her then-boyfriend Russell Brand, and they instructed Brand to leave the premises. This confirmation follows Goldsmith's recent public accusation that Brand subjected her to violence, coercive control, and abuse during their relationship. The incident is the latest in a series of allegations against the comedian and actor.

Accuracy & sourcesSourced

The claim is based on a direct confirmation from Thames Valley Police, the force that responded to the 2014 incident. The reporting (BBC News) sits close to this primary source, as the police have officially stated they attended the scene and asked Brand to leave.

How new

Genuinely new: the police confirmation was released within the past day, making this a fresh development in the ongoing Russell Brand allegations.

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