Olympic champion Adam Peaty was met by police officers upon his return to Manchester Airport from his stag do in Budapest, following concerns about threats made against his safety.
Police Intervention After Threatening Messages
The 30-year-old swimmer, who is set to marry Holly Ramsay in December, was approached by two uniformed officers from the neighbourhood team on Sunday, 9th November. According to confirmed reports, police spoke with Peaty regarding a reported public order crime after he received what sources describe as "increasingly threatening texts" while celebrating with friends in Hungary.
A friend close to the situation revealed: "Adam was trying to enjoy his stag do and was getting freaked out by it all. He then received a threat that he'd be met off the plane." The swimmer reportedly shared his concerns with fiancée Holly Ramsay, who subsequently contacted the police after consulting with her family.
Wedding Drama Escalates Family Tensions
This airport incident occurs against the backdrop of an escalating family feud that has seen numerous relatives excluded from Peaty's upcoming wedding celebrations. The ceremony is scheduled to take place at Bath Abbey over the Christmas period, but guest list controversies have created significant family divisions.
Peaty's mother, Caroline Peaty, was reportedly uninvited from the wedding after her sister, Louise Williams, publicly criticised the decision to exclude Caroline from the bride's hen do. Williams described the move as "divisive and hurtful" in social media posts that apparently upset both Adam and Holly.
Among Peaty's immediate family, only his sister Bethany Peaty is now expected to attend the wedding. His two brothers are not thought to be attending, with some relatives citing financial concerns about the lavish celebrations. One family member told the Daily Mail: "We were sent a 'save the date,' and it's all these country houses. I'm on Universal Credit - I can't afford that."
Police Response and Resolution
Contrary to initial reports, police clarified that Peaty was not escorted through the airport or placed into a police vehicle. Officers obtained details from the swimmer before he left the airport via taxi. Authorities confirmed that their investigation determined no one had actually turned up at the airport to confront the Olympian, validating Holly Ramsay's decision to alert them as a precautionary measure.
The friend added: "The police were confident no one had turned up to the airport but that Holly was still right to alert them." This incident highlights the intense personal pressures facing the swimming champion as he prepares for both his wedding and continued Olympic career amid very public family disagreements.
