A UK court has released the full transcript of an emergency call made by Barron Trump after he witnessed what prosecutors say was an alleged assault taking place during a video call. The transcript was made public as part of an ongoing criminal trial involving a 22-year-old man accused of multiple serious offenses.
The case centers on Matvei Rumiantsev, a Russian national who is currently standing trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court. He faces charges including assault and two counts of rape related to an incident that allegedly occurred in January 2025. Rumiantsev has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
According to testimony heard by the court, the incident unfolded while the alleged victim — whose identity is legally protected — was speaking via video call with Barron Trump from the United States. Prosecutors say the call abruptly escalated when the alleged attacker appeared on screen.
Moments later, Trump placed an emergency call to UK police in an attempt to report what he believed was an ongoing assault. The audio transcript of that call, now released by the Crown Prosecution Service, shows a tense exchange between Trump and the emergency operator as he tried to convey the urgency of the situation from overseas.
At the start of the call, Trump explained that he was contacting authorities from the United States after receiving a distressing video call moments earlier. He told the operator that a woman he knew appeared to be under attack and that the incident had occurred just minutes before he reached out for help.
The operator immediately began asking standard procedural questions, including the alleged victim’s identity and how Trump knew her. According to the transcript, Trump appeared increasingly frustrated, repeatedly emphasizing that the situation was an emergency and expressing concern that critical time was being lost.
At one point, when pressed for background details, Trump questioned whether the information was relevant given the urgency of the circumstances. The operator responded firmly, instructing him to answer the questions and asking him to stop interrupting.
The exchange grew strained, with the dispatcher reminding Trump that cooperation was necessary if he wanted police to assist effectively. Shortly afterward, Trump apologized for his tone and continued answering the questions as best he could, acknowledging that he did not know the alleged attacker’s identity.
He reiterated that the last contact with the alleged victim had occurred approximately eight minutes earlier and said he was deeply worried about what might have happened since the call ended.
In a later written statement submitted to police, Trump explained that he had not initially expected the video call to be answered due to the time difference between the U.S. and the UK. When the call connected, he said, he briefly saw a man appear on screen before the image shifted to what he believed was an act of violence.
Trump told investigators that the entire visual interaction lasted only a few seconds but was alarming enough to prompt him to contact emergency services immediately. He added that he also asked two friends in the United States to contact UK authorities independently, hoping to ensure a response.
Prosecutors say the alleged victim later contacted police herself, leading to Rumiantsev’s arrest the following day.
Rumiantsev has offered a sharply different account of events. In court, he claimed that a heated argument had taken place and described the alleged victim as emotionally distressed. He told jurors that he restrained her arms only to stop her from striking him and denied any assault.
He also addressed the video call involving Trump, stating that he noticed the phone ringing nearby and answered it. Rumiantsev said he believed that the presence of another person on the call might calm the situation.
Under questioning, he acknowledged feeling some jealousy toward Trump but suggested his frustration stemmed from what he described as misleading behavior by the alleged victim. He admitted to being “jealous to some extent,” but denied that his emotions led to violence.
Throughout the proceedings, the court has emphasized that all allegations remain unproven and that Rumiantsev is entitled to the presumption of innocence until a verdict is reached.
The release of the emergency call transcript has drawn attention not only because of the high-profile name involved, but also because it highlights the challenges of reporting an emergency across international borders. Legal experts note that dispatchers are trained to follow strict protocols, even in emotionally charged situations, to ensure accurate information is obtained quickly.
The trial is ongoing, and further testimony is expected in the coming days. The jury will ultimately determine whether the prosecution has met the burden of proof required to secure a conviction.
For now, the case continues to unfold under close public scrutiny, with the transcript offering a rare glimpse into a moment of urgency, confusion, and human tension at the center of a serious legal proceeding.
Full transcript between Barron Trump and City of London Police
Operator: “City of London Police, how can I help you?”
Barron: “Oh I’m calling from the US, uh I just got a call from a girl, you know, she’s getting beat up. The address is (redacted).”
Operator: “Yeah.”
Barron: “(Redacted). This was happening about eight minutes ago. I just figured out how to, how to call someone. Uh, uh it’s really an emergency.”
Operator: “What’s her name?”
Barron: “Her name is (redacted).”
Operator: “Her date of birth?”
Barron: “She’s (inaudible), she’s (inaudible), it’s really an emergency please.”
Operator: “Yeah I know, what’s her age?”
Barron: “(Redacted).”
Operator: “(Redacted) how do you know her?”
Barron: “I mean these details don’t matter, she’s getting beat up like I-“
Operator: “Yeah I know but I need to take information from you, so how have you come by this information?”
Barron: “Uh I got a call from her with a guy beating her up.”
Operator: “Okay how do you know her?”
Barron: “I don’t think these details matter she’s getting beat up but okay fine, also I met her on social media, I don’t think that matters.”
Operator: “You know I can-“
Barron: “She’s getting beat up.”
Operator: “Can you stop being rude and actually answer my questions. If you want to help the person, you’ll answer my questions clearly and precisely, thank you. So how do you know her?”
Barron: “I met her on social media.”
Operator: “OK.”
Operator: “Know the partner’s name or the person that’s beating her up at all?”
Barron: “No.”
Operator: “And they’re at home, they’re not out into the street?”
Barron: “Yes, correct.”
Barron: “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.”
Operator: “OK.”
Barron: “So, sorry for being rude.”
Operator: “(Inaudible)”.
Barron: “(Inaudible).”
Barron: “For a reason I don’t know (inaudible).”
Operator: “You saw a video on social media, what like a video call?”
Barron: “No, No, I (inaudible) a video call.”
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