Actor arrested in front of stars on set of Disney+ hit Rivals cleared of assaulting his fiancée
TV extra Nigel Adams, 45, was nabbed in front of stars including Danny Dyer and David Tennant as they shot a scene for the show based on a Jilly Cooper book last month.
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He said: 'It was a bit scary.
"They read me my rights and put me in handcuffs.
'David Tennant and Danny Dyer were watching in disbelief along with about 70 other supporting actors.
"It was a big scene.'
He was accused of assaulting Louise Payne, 38, at home in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
The pair arrived arm-in-arm at Bristol crown court yesterday and the case was dismissed after she refused to give evidence.
Adams, also seen in Doctor Who and Casualty, denied causing actual bodily harm.
Outside court, the pair said they were back together and would wed.
Adams said: 'I love her with all my heart'.
Mum of one Louise said: 'We'll celebrate with a glass of champagne later.'
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