Who is Adam Peaty's brother James? Complete details explored as he gets arrested during the Olympian's stag weekend

British Swimming Championships 2025 - Day One - Source: Getty
Adam Peaty is interviewed during day one of the British Swimming Championships - Source: Getty

James Peaty, the brother of Olympic champion swimmer Adam Peaty, has been arrested on suspicion of harassment related to alleged threats made against him.

According to the reports, James was arrested at his home in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, over allegations that he sent threats to his brother, who was celebrating his stag weekend in Budapest, Hungary. He was reportedly questioned for two days and later released on conditional bail.

The 34-year-old is the elder brother of James Peaty. He grew up in a working-class family in Uttoxeter as one of four siblings with his brothers, Adam and Richard and his sister Beth. Their parents are Caroline and Mark Peaty. In his past, James has faced personal challenges, including past substance abuse issues and mental health struggles.

His threats come amid escalating family tensions linked to Adam's upcoming wedding to Holly Ramsay.

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All we know as Adam Peaty's brother gets arrested during stag weekend

The Peaty family is embroiled in a bitter public feud with Adam Peaty and his fiancée, Holly Ramsay, after his mother, Caroline, and brother, James, were not invited to their December wedding. Their mother was also excluded from Holly's hen party at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire, which was attended by celebrities such as Victoria Beckham.

The family members have claimed that they have been sidelined since Adam Peaty’s engagement announcement in September last year.

The rift escalated when Adam publicly discussed James’s mental health in his 2021 book The Gladiator Mindset. In the book, Adam referred to James as having "demons" and mentioned his past substance abuse problems. This portrayal has hurt James and contributed to the deterioration of their relationship.

The Sun reported that the brothers have not spoken since June. During that time, James was working on a construction project for his younger brother.

A source close to the outlet told:

“Adam and James were always close and they just fight like siblings always fight and argue between themselves. They’ve always made-up and been there for each other but since Adam’s engagement, relationships have deteriorated.”

Talking about James’ negative portrayal by Adam Peaty, the insider said:

“James felt like he was portrayed as a bum in the book and people around town would ask him about what Adam wrote about him.”

Meanwhile, the father of James and Adam Peaty told The Sun that the brothers shared a close bond in the past, “but like any normal family, brothers fight, argue, fall out, make up and start all over again.” However, this time things have taken a different turn.

Adam and Holly’s wedding is due to be held at Bath Abbey in the UK on Christmas. Holly’s parents, chef Gordon Ramsay and his wife Tana Ramsey, have been "100 per cent supportive" of the couple.

Adam Peaty also shares a son named George with his former partner, Eirianedd Munro. They welcomed him in 2020 before announcing their separation two years later.

Following his brother’s arrest, security has been heightened for Adam Peaty. When his flight landed recently at Manchester Airport, he was escorted by five police officers. Reports indicated that the CCTV was also being monitored to avoid any suspicious activity.

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Edited by Aastha Dass