Jeff Brazier tried police intervention over son's addiction

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 11:57 · Archive

TV presenter Jeff Brazier has said he contacted police in an attempt to help his son Freddy with substance abuse and psychosis.

Jeff Brazier, 47, has revealed he contacted the police in a bid to help his son Freddy, 22, with substance abuse issues. Speaking on Matt Willis's podcast On The Mend, Brazier described the toll the addiction has taken on their family over six years.

Brazier said that when Freddy uses drugs, he goes 'into a form of psychosis' and his behaviour becomes 'not his own'. During these episodes, Freddy walks the streets, and Brazier has had to search for him on countless occasions to bring him to safety, only for Freddy to flee when his back is turned.

Brazier said he tried 'standing in front of the front door' and went to the police in attempts to stop the cycle. He revealed that despite Freddy going to rehab and being sectioned, 'it wasn't enough for that behaviour to change'. Brazier said he will 'never stop trying' to support his son, adding 'It's what Jade would be absolutely insisting that I do', referring to his late former partner Jade Goody.

How it is being reported

• Jeff Brazier contacted police in bid to help son Freddy with substance abuseThe TV presenter, 47, said his son, 22, goes ‘into a form of psychosis’ when he uses drugs.Evening Standard · 19 Oct, 11:33
• Jeff Brazier ‘tried going to the police’ in bid to save son Freddy'I just always want to support him.'Metro · 19 Oct, 08:07

In this story: Jeff Brazier · Freddy Brazier · Matt Willis · Jade Goody

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