Police have confirmed that they instructed comedian Russell Brand to leave the London home of his former partner Jemima Goldsmith in 2014 after Goldsmith reported an alleged assault.
Brand, known for his stand‑up comedy, television presenting and film work, and Goldsmith, a journalist and documentary filmmaker, were in a relationship in the early 2010s before separating prior to the 2014 incident.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said officers responded to a report made by Goldsmith alleging that Brand had assaulted her. Following the report, officers asked Brand to vacate the property.
The police did not disclose whether any criminal charges were filed or the outcome of any subsequent investigation, and neither Brand nor Goldsmith has publicly commented on the matter since.
The episode adds to a series of public controversies that have surrounded Brand’s personal life and media profile over recent years.
<small>Source: BBC Entertainment — read the original story there.</small>
