Trump’s Son Called UK Police After Seeing Woman ‘Beaten Up,’ Court Hears

In a dramatic and unusual development in a London courtroom this week, Barron Trump, the youngest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, testified that he contacted British police after witnessing what he believed was a woman being beaten during a video call from the United States. The revelation came as part of the ongoing trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court in east London, where 22‑year‑old Matvei Rumiantsev faces multiple charges including assault and two counts of rape against the unnamed alleged victim. �

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Emergency call transcript played in court

Prosecutors presented a transcript of the emergency call Barron Trump made to UK police from the United States, in which the president’s son described seeing the woman in distress. The court heard that the incident occurred on January 18, 2025, around 2:30 a.m. London time, when Trump, then 18 and now 19, received a FaceTime call from a female friend he had met on social media. �

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“Oh, I’m calling from the US,” Trump said in the emergency call, according to the transcript. “I just got a call from a girl, you know, she’s getting beat up.” He went on to tell the operator that it was “really an emergency” and that the attack had happened only minutes earlier. �

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The audio of the call was played to the jury, giving listeners a sense of the urgency and confusion of the moment. Trump was further asked by the operator how he knew the woman — a line of questioning that prompted frustration from the young caller, who replied that he had met the woman online, before insisting that she was being attacked and needed help. �

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Details of what was seen on video call

According to court testimony, Trump initially dialed the woman expecting to speak with her, but was answered instead by a shirtless man with darkish hair. The phone briefly showed the man and then flipped to the woman, who appeared distressed, before audio of the alleged attack — described as repeated blows — was heard. Trump described the visual as brief but alarming. �

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In a later email to UK police investigating the case, Trump wrote that what he saw was “very brief indeed but indeed prevalent,” and relayed that the victim had told him the man had given her “difficulty for a long time.” He also said he had made two friends call the Metropolitan Police in London on his behalf, because he was unsure how to contact UK emergency services from the United States. �

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Defendant denies all charges

Matvei Rumiantsev, a 22‑year‑old Russian national from east London, denies all charges against him, including assault, two counts of rape, intentional strangulation and attempting to pervert the course of justice by pressuring the alleged victim to withdraw her complaints. Rumiantsev’s defense team has challenged some of the prosecution’s narrative, arguing that his client’s relationship with the woman was mischaracterized and that he did not exert controlling behaviour. �

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In court, Rumiantsev testified that the woman had shown him messages between her and Trump earlier on the night in question, including affectionate phrases like calling Trump “sweetheart.” He said he became upset when he saw those messages, but insisted he was not in a controlling relationship with the woman. �

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Victim’s testimony and description of Barron’s intervention

The unnamed victim, whose identity is protected by UK law, also gave testimony during the trial. According to reports presented in court, she credited Barron Trump with helping to save her life. After arriving at the scene in London, police officers confirmed that someone in the U.S. had alerted them about the situation, and the woman later described the call as “like a sign from God” that helped her escape from further harm. �

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Body‑worn camera footage shown in court depicted officers responding to the address provided by Trump and speaking with the victim, who identified herself and confirmed that someone in the United States had made the crucial emergency call. �

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Questions about timing and response

Defense counsel has raised questions about some details of the call, including how long it took Trump to figure out how to contact UK emergency services from abroad. Prosecutors suggested this was understandable given the urgent and chaotic situation described in the audio. Regardless of such procedural questions, the focus has remained on whether Rumiantsev’s actions toward the alleged victim constitute violent offences under UK law. �

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Legal implications and broader context

This case highlights both the complexities of international emergency reporting and the increasing role of technology and social media connections in criminal cases. As more interpersonal relationships span countries and continents, law enforcement agencies face challenges in jurisdiction, communication protocols and interpretation of evidence gathered through digital platforms. �

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The trial is expected to continue for several more days as the prosecution and defense present additional evidence, witness testimony and expert analysis. Jurors will have the challenging task of assessing not only the credibility of eyewitness accounts and electronic communications, but also the question of intent and culpability under UK criminal law. �

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Public reaction and media coverage

The involvement of a high‑profile American individual — even a private citizen like Barron Trump — in legal proceedings overseas has drawn significant international media attention. News outlets on both sides of the Atlantic have covered the story extensively, with commentary focusing on everything from the bravery shown in placing the emergency call to the intense scrutiny faced by all parties involved. �

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Critics and commentators alike have debated the ethical and societal dimensions of the case, from the challenges faced by young people navigating cross‑border relationships to the role of public figures’ families in sensational news stories. As the case unfolds, it remains a focal point for discussions about domestic abuse, international cooperation in criminal justice, and the responsibilities of digital communication in crisis situations. �

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