Andrew Tate and his brother have requested an emergency visit to the UK to visit their mother – who’s had a heart attack.

A spokesperson for the brothers said she “suffered a sudden heart attack this afternoon and was immediately rushed to the hospital”.

“It is our understanding that she will be undergoing emergency surgery. Her discharge from the hospital is contingent on the success of this critical procedure,” a statement added.

The brothers are barred from leaving Romania due to a criminal case over alleged human trafficking, rape and organised crime – claims they deny.

Andrew Tate posted on X on Thursday afternoon: “My mother has had a heart attack and is in hospital. I am going to court tomorrow to request an emergency visit to London.”

Their spokesperson called it a “critical and devastating situation” and said it’s hoped the court will quickly approve them temporary leave from Romania.

Restrictions on the controversial influencer and his brother Tristan were eased in September, allowing them to travel anywhere in Romania.

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They previously couldn’t travel outside the Bucharest area without permission.

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