Russian National Jailed for London Assault After Intervention by Barron Trump

Matvei Rumiantsev was jailed at Snaresbrook Crown Court for assaulting a woman in London after Barron Trump witnessed the attack on a video call.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 28, 2026, 8:34 AM EDT

Source: Reuters

Details of the Incident and Alert

The incident occurred in January 2025 while Barron Trump was in the United States and the victim was at her home in London. According to court testimony, Trump was on a video call with the victim—a friend of his—when Rumiantsev began the attack. Rumiantsev not only beat the woman but also took her phone to film her in an attempt to humiliate her. Despite the geographic distance, Trump contacted London emergency services to report exactly what he was seeing, leading to Rumiantsev's immediate arrest by Metropolitan Police officers.

Injuries and Sentencing

The victim suffered a harrowing ordeal, resulting in:

Physical Trauma: Bruising to her chin, arm, and wrist, along with several scratches.

Other Harms: A clump of her hair fell out during the struggle.