In a dramatic courtroom revelation, Barron Trump, the youngest son of the US president, has been credited with potentially saving a woman's life after he made an emergency call to London police. The incident, which unfolded during a video call last January, was detailed at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Wednesday, according to reports.
Witnessing the Alleged Attack
The court heard that Trump, who was 18 at the time, was on a video call with a woman, who cannot be named for legal reasons, when he allegedly saw Matvei Rumiantsev, a 22-year-old Russian citizen from east London, repeatedly punching her. This prompted Trump to take immediate action by contacting the authorities.
The Emergency Call Played in Court
Minutes after the incident, Trump phoned the police, and the call was played to the court. At 2.23am on 18 January 2025, he told the emergency operator, "I just got a call from a girl I know. She's getting beaten up." He provided the woman's address and emphasised, "It's really an emergency, please. I got a call from her with a guy beating her up."
During the call, Trump apologised for being rude after refusing to answer some questions. When asked how he knew the woman, he replied, "I met her on social media. She's getting really badly beat up and the call was about eight minutes ago, I don't know what could have happened by now."
Police Response and Bodycam Footage
Upon arriving at the woman's property, police bodycam footage recorded her stating, "I am friends with Barron Trump, Donald Trump's son." One officer was heard saying, "So apparently this informant from America is likely to be Donald Trump's son." In the presence of the officers, the woman called Trump, who explained that he had seen her crying and being attacked during the earlier call.
Allegations and Defence Claims
Rumiantsev faces multiple charges, including two counts of rape, intentional strangulation, perverting the course of justice, assault, and actual bodily harm, all of which he denies. The court heard that Rumiantsev was allegedly jealous of Trump's relationship with the woman and became angry when Trump tried to phone her earlier that evening.
During cross-examination, the woman testified, "He helped save my life. That call was like a sign from God at that moment." After the alleged assault, she reported to police that she had been raped twice by Rumiantsev. When defence barrister Sasha Wass KC suggested the account was fabricated, the woman responded, "I didn't invent that. That would be completely evil and disgraceful toward people who have been in that situation."
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
The trial continues, with further evidence expected to be presented. This case highlights the critical role of timely intervention in domestic violence situations and has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of a high-profile figure's family member.
