TOWIE star James Argent arrested after 'attacking' beauty queen girlfriend on Spain holiday
James 'Arg' Argent was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in Spain and has been handed a suspended prison sentence and restraining order after attacking his girlfriend Nicoline Artursson.
James 'Arg' Argent was arrested for allegedly assaulting his model girlfriend Nicoline Artursson whilst on holiday in Spain. The former TOWIE star, 37, was taken into custody by the Spanish Civil Guard in Costa del Sol on Sunday, May 5.
Eyewitnesses reported to the Mirror that they "heard an aggressive man yelling" and "throwing objects from the terrace of a nearby house". Argent confessed to "mistreating" Nicoline at the Court of Violence Against Women in Fuengirola, as per The Sun.
It also reported that the reality TV star received a suspended jail sentence and must complete a "resocialisation course in the field of gender violence."
He was also reportedly issued with a restraining order preventing him from contacting Ms Artursson, reports the Mirror.
When contacted by the Mirror today, 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."
"We were frightened by his shouts," an eyewitness told the Mirror. "We couldn't believe what we were seeing," they added, noting that Nicoline "appeared to be physically and emotionally devastated."
It is understood by the Mirror that Nicoline's mother arrived at the scene to support her daughter and both were transported to a hospital by police.
A source close to Argent informed said that the TOWIE star is "remorseful about what happened but is insisting he never meant any harm."
James 'Arg' Argent shot to fame as an original member of The Only Way Is Essex, gracing our screens from 2010 until his departure in 2018. Throughout his time in the limelight, the 37 year old has dabbled in a variety of reality shows such as Celebrity Super Spa, The Jump, Sugar Free Farm, and Celebs Go Dating.
Back in October 2014, TOWIE bosses were forced to halt filming with Argent after he tested positive for drugs, prompting him to seek help through rehab. Despite the turbulent times that have seen him become a frequent visitor at addiction treatment facilities, the reality star opened up in 2023 about his past struggles, saying: "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."
In addition to his TV fame, Argent is known for crooning at weddings. He took drastic action regarding his health by undergoing sleeve gastrectomy in April 2021 when his weight had soared to 27 stone.
Reflecting on his journey since having the surgery, he revealed to GB News: "I had a bad relationship with food. I would either do no exercise at all and binge eat or I would starve myself and train three times a day."
He added: "I was either morbidly obese or slim. I was constantly yo-yo ing.I now have a great relationship with food and with exercise and I have got the balance right. I am proud of what I have achieved."
Our sister paper the Mirror has reached out to representatives for James Argent to comment further on his updates.
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