TOWIE's James Argent breaks silence after fight with girlfriend on holiday in Spain
The former The Only Way Is Essex star had been holidaying on the Costa del Sol
Nicoline Artursson and James Argent pictured together at an event
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James 'Arg' Argent was arrested in Spain after an altercation with his girlfriend Nicoline Artursson. The ex-TOWIE personality, aged 37, was taken into custody by the Spanish Civil Guard in Costa del Sol on Sunday, May 5, on suspicion of domestic violence.
The Mirror reports that Argent admitted "mistreating" Nicoline at the Court of Violence Against Women in Fuengirolal. He was given a suspended prison sentence and is required to complete a "resocialisation course in the field of gender violence." He has reportedly been given a restraining order preventing him from contacting the former Miss Sweden winner.
The Guardia Civil confirmed the arrest, stating: "We can confirm Mr Argent was arrested by 'Policia Local' of Mijas for an alleged crime of domestic violence on 5th May."
James Argent gained fame as an original cast member on The Only Way Is Essex, featuring on the ITV show from 2010 to 2018.
James Argent rose to fame for his role in 'The Only Way Is Essex'
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The singer has participated in various reality TV programmes, including Celebrity Super Spa, The Jump, Sugar Free Farm, and Celebs Go Dating.
In 2014, Argent was temporarily suspended from TOWIE, subsequently attending rehab before rejoining the series.
Speaking out for the first time since his arrest, Argent said: "I am devastated by what's happened." He told the Daily Mail that he hadn't relapsed, explaining: "I am still three years and four months clean and sober."
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Speaking back in 2023, the reality star who works as a wedding singer, said: 'I battled with [drug addiction] for a number of years. But I've got through it and I'm doing alright. I'm doing well. I'm clean, sober, and I have been for a long time now.'
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