Former Vogue male model Archie Soames, 30, of Westminster, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court for 13 alleged offences ranging from coercive control to intentional strangulation. The accusations involve three women and cover incidents reported between 2019 and 2025.

Snapchat Meeting Leads to Pimlico Cohabitation and Alleged Violence

The court heard that Soames first connected with Gabriella Marshall via Snapchat in early 2023, after which the pair moved into his flat in Pimlico. Marshall testified that Soames slapped her, kicked her in the groin and twice strangled her until she could not breathe. according to the prosecution, these acts constitute actual bodily harm and false imprisonment.

Boiling Water Attack and £700 Phone Transfer Highlight Financial Abuse

One victim described being forced to strip naked before Soames poured boiling water over her, a claim the prosecution labelled as criminal damage and aggravated assault. in a separate incident, Soames allegedly unlocked Marshall’s phone and transferred £700 to his own account, suggesting a pattern of financial exploitation.

Threats of Rape, Murder and Stabbing Underscore Psychological Terror

During the trial, prosecutors detailed a series of threats Soames made, including promises to rape, kill and stab other individuals. the Crown Prosecution Service argued that these threats were part of a broader campaign of intimidation designed to keep the victims compliant.

Defence Claims Victim Manipulation and Drug‑Induced ‘Evil’ Behaviour

Soames’ legal team countered that Marshall’s family was bullying the defendant and that she was “physically and mentally abusive” toward him. They also suggested that Marshall’s alleged use of magic mushrooms made her “evil” and that she had assaulted Soames on multiple occasions.

Unresolved Issues: Evidence of the Boiling Water Incident and Financial Trail

The court has yet to see forensic evidence confirming the boiling‑water attack , and investigators have not publicly released details of the £700 phone transfer. As the trial proceeds, these gaps leave open questions about the strength of the prosecution’s case.