Jemima Goldsmith says she called police to remove Russell Brand from her home

Jemima Goldsmith the former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has accused British comedian, actor and television presenter Russell Brand of violence, coercion and abusive behaviour revealing details of an incident that took place in 2014.

Jemima Goldsmith the former wife of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan has accused British comedian, actor and television presenter Russell Brand of violence, coercion and abusive behaviour revealing details of an incident that took place in 2014.

In a statement, Goldsmith said she had called the police during the incident and had Brand removed from her home. She explained that she chose not to speak publicly or pursue legal action at the time because she wanted to protect her children.

Goldsmith added that she had not been in contact with Brand for more than a decade. She also praised the women who came forward in the sexual abuse case against the British entertainer describing their actions as courageous.

In her statement Goldsmith also discussed the background to a court order obtained against therapist Sylvia Burkey over allegations of harassment.

She claimed Burkey had sent her antisemitic messages, death threats and hateful emails while also targeting her children, family, workplace, journalists and UNICEF.

According to Goldsmith Burkey had made allegations involving kidnapping bribing police officers and attempting to buy a judge. Goldsmith said the High Court had described Burkey’s alleged campaign of harassment as cruel and unacceptable and made its order permanent.

She added that she was willing to agree to amendments to the court order but remained concerned that the harassment could resume.

Goldsmith also said she was relieved that Brand had eventually faced justice while expressing support for the women involved in the case.

The allegations bring renewed attention to the former personal relationship between Goldsmith and Brand which ended years ago.