Presenter Kirsty Gallacher says she was assaulted on a London street
The gist
British TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher said a man dressed all in black assaulted her on a London street, leaving bruises.
She has since called for more police and action on violence against women.
How it unfolded
- Nov 12, 2025Kirsty Gallacher said she was physically assaulted by a man dressed "all in black" on a London street, leaving her with bruises.
- Feb 10, 2026Gallacher called for more police on the streets and greater action on violence against women and girls after the attack.
- Nov 2, 2026Her father, retired golfer Bernard Gallacher, appeared at Southwark Crown Court for son-in-law Russell Brand's rape trial and sat next to his daughter Laura in the public gallery as Brand's lawyer began closing speeches.
Key terms
- Ryder Cup
- A biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States.
- Southwark Crown Court
- A Crown Court venue in London that hears serious criminal cases within the English court system.
- KC
- A senior lawyer, usually a barrister, appointed in Commonwealth realms as a counsel learned in the law.
Source: Wikipedia