James Peaty, brother of Olympian Adam Peaty, has been arrested on suspicion of harassment after allegedly sending verbal threats to Adam during his stag weekend. The 34-year-old was questioned by police for two days and released on conditional bail. This arrest escalates an ongoing family feud, which has also seen Adam's mother uninvited from his upcoming wedding to Holly Ramsay.
Sources close to the family suggest the rift stems from wider, serious problems within the Peaty family. James, who is reportedly under psychological care for ADHD and depression, was devastated by his arrest. It is alleged that Adam let James down by not attending the funeral of James's child, citing a social engagement as the reason for his absence, which a family source believes ignited the conflict between the brothers.
Adam alerted Staffordshire Police after reportedly feeling threatened by James's alleged verbal threats. His fiancée, Holly Ramsay, then contacted the police, who provided Adam with a significant police escort upon his return to Manchester Airport, fearing a physical assault. James maintains he would never intentionally threaten his brother and that their relationship had always been close, attributing Adam's alleged change to his celebrity lifestyle.
The family feud has become increasingly public, with Adam's family accusing him of being a "narcissist" and of being changed by money and fame, forgetting his working-class roots. There are claims that Adam's family has been excluded from wedding plans because they are perceived as not fitting in with the Ramsays' image. Tensions are believed to have escalated after comments made by Adam about his brothers in his 2021 book, and disagreements over wedding plans, including his mother's attire. It is understood that Adam's family claims Adam is "ashamed" of them and their mental health struggles.
