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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
James Argent ditches lawyers who kept him out of jail after attack on ex
James Argent has ditched the lawyer who kept him out of jail after he attacked his ex Nicoline Artursson at a rented Costa del Sol home James Argent has ditched the lawyer who kept him out of jail after he assaulted his former Miss Sweden girlfriend as he prepares for the start of the rehabilitation course he must do as part of his conviction. Court officials confirmed yesterday the process of ensuring the sentence imposed on the former TOWIE star is carried out began on Monday. Well-placed sources also said he had appointed a new legal team as the details of the resocialization programme are ironed out. Civil servants employed by Spain's Interior Ministry are expected to contact Argent's lawyer in the next few days to start discussions on where and when the 37-year-old will undertake his rehabilitation. Argent agreed to do the course on May 5 when he struck a plea bargain deal with public prosecutors and accepted a six-month suspended prison sentence for the assault earlier the same day on ex Nicoline Artursson at a rented Costa del Sol home. He was also given a restraining order preventing him from approaching the 32-year-old model or contacting her for the next two years. Argent's new lawyer is known to be based in Malaga but he has not yet been named. A Spanish court official said yesterday: 'The executory phase of the sentence has now been initiated. It was initiated on May 26.' A well-placed legal source added: 'The individual who was convicted has appointed a new barrister and solicitor. 'They haven't presented any special requests relating to the course their client has to do but that doesn't mean they can't or won't end up doing so. Normally it's a local social insertion centre, which is part of the Spanish penitentiary system and aims to help individuals transition back into society after a period of incarceration, which contacts the convicted person to establish the way they're going to do the course and address issues like the timetable." A source close to the former reality TV star-turned singer, who was told to pay just £250 compensation to Nicoline after pushing her down stairs during a row, claimed today he was now on his third Spanish lawyer following the insider said: 'Since the court case he's changed briefs twice.' Shamed Argent was filmed dancing with fans last week during his first gigs in Spain since the May 5 assault including one at pal Elliott Wright's trendy eatery Olivia's La Cala near the house in La Cala de Mijas between Fuengirola and Marbella where he attacked Nicoline. She suffered several injuries to her neck, arms, hand and leg which took seven days to heal. James was hauled to Fuengirola's Court of Violence Against Women later the same day and admitted a crime of 'mistreatment' as part of his plea bargain deal. Public prosecutors were intending to push for a nine-month prison sentence for the ex-TOWIE star before he agreed to admit to his crime. Experts have said they expect Argent to be obliged to attend ten once-a-week workshops where educators will try to make him see what he did was wrong and help him ensure he doesn't reoffend in the future as part of the resocialization course requirement linked to the sentence. The possibility he can do it in the UK has been downplayed in Spain because of Brexit. James confirmed his relationship with Nicoline last September. The pair told OK! magazine in their first interview together last November they were living together after Nicoline moved into her then-boyfriend's home in Essex and were already looking ahead to starting a family together.
The Irish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Watch James Argent shamelessly dance on stage before holding fan ‘meet & greets' on return to Spain after attack on ex
JAMES Argent shamelessly danced on stage on his return to Spain after his horrific attack on his ex-girlfriend. The disgraced 37-year-old star had previously Advertisement 6 James Argent was spotted partying at his friend's restaurant after returning to Spain to attend a domestic violence course 6 The disgraced TOWIE star was seen singing on stage and reportedly met fans before the show for a 'meet and greet' 6 Arg was surrounded by fans in the clip Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 6 Argent had turned violent against his ex-girlfriend and Miss Sweden Nicoline Artursson while visiting Spain earlier this month Credit: Instagram @real_arg The 37-year-old threw the former Miss Sweden's clothes off a balcony at a beachfront apartment and pushed her when she fell down steps outside. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court that same day on May 5. He had But last night, he was spotted partying on stage and "meeting" fans at a restaurant - a five-minute drive away from the terraced home where the attack took place. Advertisement Read More on James Argent Footage shows the disgraced ex-TOWIE star singing and dancing at a glitzy restaurant - owned by his pal and former co-star Arg cut a forlorn figure between meet-and-greets and selfies with female fans ahead of his 40-minute show. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or on 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring on 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse. He later slinked off alone and found solace in his mobile phone on an outside terrace - after entertaining the crowd with covers of hits by Rick Astley, Madness and The Temptations. After being introduced, Argent, wearing black trousers and a black shirt, was all smiles during his set and at one point invited a bride-to-be out for a dance after spotting a hen party sitting on one of the tables in front of him. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive But he steered clear of any interaction with revellers after finishing his show. An onlooker said: 'Elliott sat James down on a top table right by the stage alongside his wife and close friends and family before he performed. Horrific injuries James Argent inflicted on his beauty queen girlfriend revealed as star avoids jail for horror attack 'They soon started tucking into plates of food waiters brought out for them which they washed down with champagne and wine. 'But Argent looked as if he was in his own world. All he ate before he went on stage was a meatball and he stuck to Coca-Cola and water and didn't touch a drop of alcohol. Advertisement 'After he finished he headed to an outside terrace and kept his head down glued to his phone next to another singer who was also flicking through his mobile.' Another said: 'The only time I saw James smile all night was when he was performing and doing the obligatory meet and greets with fans before his show started. 'He looked like he was worried someone might have a go at him for his assault on his girlfriend. 'But the women there seemed more worried about having their photos taken with him. Advertisement 'One looked really upset when she got back from a quick trip to the bathroom and found out her two girlfriends had already posed for a selfie with them. 'She tracked him down and got him to come back to their table so he could take another with all three of them.' Step in to prevent it By Emma Armstrong, CEO of charity I Choose Freedom MOST abuse incidents happen behind closed doors and, because of low conviction rates, no one knows the full scale. In this case, the restraining order is important as domestic abuse is rarely a one-off. Including a gender violence course also shows the Spanish court knows prevention is critical. We will see a meaningful reduction in cases only when we combine a response that deals with the immediate issue, and prevents abuse in future. As part of Argent's sentence, Gregorio Gomez Mata, who runs similar workshops for Spain's Prison Service, told The Sun previously: 'My message to Mr Argent would be to take advantage of this course. Advertisement 'His life will be better if he understands he has to change and so will the lives of any women he has relationships with in the future. "We don't arrange meetings between offenders and domestic violence victims, but the men who take part in our workshops do listen to the testimonies of women who have been assaulted by their partners.' Meanwhile, Argent is set to lose out on a bumper payday. He had Advertisement Argent's row with She wrote: 'Is it OK if your boyfriend or girlfriend is talking and hanging out with their ex and liking their Instagram posts etc? If you're in a serious relationship you've got to respect your partner and leave the past in the past.' Argent previously said he was 'devastated by what's happened'. Advertisement 6 Argent spotted on his return to the region earlier this week Credit: BackGrid 6 The disgraced star even paused for selfies after arriving for his domestic violence course Credit: BackGrid Shamed Towie star James Argent pictured back in UK after dodging jail for attacking his ex in Spain SHAMED former Towie star James Argent was spotted back in the UK earlier this month after dodging jail for attacking his ex-girlfriend in Spain. , 37, turned violent during a row with his model partner 32, on holiday in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Argent threw the former Miss Sweden's clothes off a balcony at a beachfront apartment and pushed her when she fell down steps outside. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court that same day on May 5. The TV personality was given a As part of his sentence, he must He was
Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Watch James Argent shamelessly dance on stage before holding fan ‘meet & greets' on return to Spain after attack on ex
One onlooker said Argent 'looked in his own world' as he slinked off after the show ARG ATTACK FURY Watch James Argent shamelessly dance on stage before holding fan 'meet & greets' on return to Spain after attack on ex JAMES Argent shamelessly danced on stage on his return to Spain after his horrific attack on his ex-girlfriend. The disgraced 37-year-old star had previously turned violent while on holiday with his partner Nicoline Artursson, 32, in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Advertisement 6 James Argent was spotted partying at his friend's restaurant after returning to Spain to attend a domestic violence course 6 The disgraced TOWIE star was seen singing on stage and reportedly met fans before the show for a 'meet and greet' 6 Arg was surrounded by fans in the clip Credit: Not known, clear with picture desk 6 Argent had turned violent against his ex-girlfriend and Miss Sweden Nicoline Artursson while visiting Spain earlier this month Credit: Instagram @real_arg The 37-year-old threw the former Miss Sweden's clothes off a balcony at a beachfront apartment and pushed her when she fell down steps outside. He was arrested and spent several hours in police cells before admitting a charge of domestic violence in court that same day on May 5. He had returned to the region earlier this week ahead of a domestic violence course as part of his sentence for attacking Nicoline. But last night, he was spotted partying on stage and "meeting" fans at a restaurant - a five-minute drive away from the terraced home where the attack took place. Advertisement Footage shows the disgraced ex-TOWIE star singing and dancing at a glitzy restaurant - owned by his pal and former co-star Elliott Wright - with people dancing in the foreground. Arg cut a forlorn figure between meet-and-greets and selfies with female fans ahead of his 40-minute show. Domestic abuse - how to get help DOMESTIC abuse can affect anyone - including men - and does not always involve physical violence. Here are some signs that you could be in an abusive relationship: Emotional abuse - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to - Including being belittled, blamed for the abuse - gaslighting - being isolated from family and friends, having no control over your finances, what you where and who you speak to Threats and intimidation - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you - Some partners might threaten to kill or hurt you, destroy your belongings, stalk or harass you Physical abuse - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. - This can range from slapping or hitting to being shoved over, choked or bitten. Sexual abuse - Being touched in a way you do not want to be touched, hurt during sex, pressured into sex or forced to have sex when you do not consent. If any of the above apply to you or a friend, you can call these numbers: The Freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge on 0808 2000 247 for free at any time, day or night 0808 2000 247 Men who are being abused can call Respect Men's Advice Line on 0808 8010 327 or ManKind on 0182 3334 244 0182 3334 244 Those who identify as LGBT+ can ring Galop on 0800 999 5428 0800 999 5428 If you are in immediate danger or fear for your life, always ring 999 Remember, you are not alone. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience domestic abuse over the course of their lifetime. Every 30 seconds the police receive a call for help relating to domestic abuse. He later slinked off alone and found solace in his mobile phone on an outside terrace - after entertaining the crowd with covers of hits by Rick Astley, Madness and The Temptations. After being introduced, Argent, wearing black trousers and a black shirt, was all smiles during his set and at one point invited a bride-to-be out for a dance after spotting a hen party sitting on one of the tables in front of him. Advertisement But he steered clear of any interaction with revellers after finishing his show. An onlooker said: 'Elliott sat James down on a top table right by the stage alongside his wife and close friends and family before he performed. Horrific injuries James Argent inflicted on his beauty queen girlfriend revealed as star avoids jail for horror attack 'They soon started tucking into plates of food waiters brought out for them which they washed down with champagne and wine. 'But Argent looked as if he was in his own world. All he ate before he went on stage was a meatball and he stuck to Coca-Cola and water and didn't touch a drop of alcohol. Advertisement 'After he finished he headed to an outside terrace and kept his head down glued to his phone next to another singer who was also flicking through his mobile.' Another said: 'The only time I saw James smile all night was when he was performing and doing the obligatory meet and greets with fans before his show started. 'He looked like he was worried someone might have a go at him for his assault on his girlfriend. 'But the women there seemed more worried about having their photos taken with him. Advertisement 'One looked really upset when she got back from a quick trip to the bathroom and found out her two girlfriends had already posed for a selfie with them. 'She tracked him down and got him to come back to their table so he could take another with all three of them.' Step in to prevent it By Emma Armstrong, CEO of charity I Choose Freedom MOST abuse incidents happen behind closed doors and, because of low conviction rates, no one knows the full scale. In this case, the restraining order is important as domestic abuse is rarely a one-off. Including a gender violence course also shows the Spanish court knows prevention is critical. We will see a meaningful reduction in cases only when we combine a response that deals with the immediate issue, and prevents abuse in future. As part of Argent's sentence, he must attend a domestic violence course which aims to help offenders construct a 'new masculinity'. Gregorio Gomez Mata, who runs similar workshops for Spain's Prison Service, told The Sun previously: 'My message to Mr Argent would be to take advantage of this course. Advertisement 'His life will be better if he understands he has to change and so will the lives of any women he has relationships with in the future. "We don't arrange meetings between offenders and domestic violence victims, but the men who take part in our workshops do listen to the testimonies of women who have been assaulted by their partners.' Meanwhile, Argent is set to lose out on a bumper payday. He had applied for residency in Spain to sing all year round in Marbella's bars and clubs, but that is now likely to be rejected. Advertisement Argent's row with Nicoline came after she hinted at his closeness with ex-partner Lydia Bright in a now deleted Instagram post. She wrote: 'Is it OK if your boyfriend or girlfriend is talking and hanging out with their ex and liking their Instagram posts etc? If you're in a serious relationship you've got to respect your partner and leave the past in the past.' Argent previously said he was 'devastated by what's happened'. Alluding to past drink and drug issues, he added: 'I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober.' Advertisement 6 Argent spotted on his return to the region earlier this week Credit: BackGrid 6 The disgraced star even paused for selfies after arriving for his domestic violence course Credit: BackGrid
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Former TOWIE star James Argent returns to social media and branded 'shameful' after arrest
James Argent has made a return to social media after he was found guilty of domestic violence following an incident with his girlfriend, Nicoline Artursson Following a turbulent few weeks, James Argent has made a comeback on social media, his first appearance since an unsettling incident involving his girlfriend, Nicoline Artursson, resulted in his arrest. The ex-TOWIE star, 37, faced backlash from fans who labelled him 'shameful' after he shared a photo on his Instagram stories. The snap showed him alongside a mate at a black-tie charity do. He captioned the post: "It was an honour to perform for The Wickers Charity raising over £100,000. So proud of @brogangarritsmith for all her hard work." Dressed smartly in a black dinner suit and bow tie, Argent seemed cheerful as he posed for the camera at the posh London venue. He also took to the stage with The Arg Band, entertaining guests at the Wickers Charity Ball - an event aimed at tackling knife crime in London. Upon his return to Instagram following his arrest, disgruntled fans criticised the reality TV personality. Meanwhile, a source close to James and his partner Nicoline told The Sun: "James should be ashamed of himself. He is acting like nothing happened and seems to be trying to brush over this. What he did was serious. "People who knew them as a couple were so shocked by what had happened but now to see James smiling and playing up to the cameras. It feels shameless." The performance occurred mere days after Argent, aged 37, was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence and a two-year restraining order by a Spanish court, reports the Mirror. He had admitted to pushing Artursson during an intense dispute while the pair were holidaying in La Cala de Mijas. Eyewitnesses claim that the altercation intensified to the point where Argent was reportedly seen throwing clothes off a balcony and leaving the property with a bag. A witness shared their experience of consoling a very upset Artursson. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. "She was crying a lot," said the onlooker. "She looked extremely distressed and nervous. She told me, 'I'm in total life with Arg was so happy before this. I can't believe what's planned to have a family.'". Police were called to the scene just before midnight, but by the time they, along with Artursson's mother, arrived, Argent had already departed. Spanish police confirmed his arrest on charges of domestic violence. He subsequently faced a judge at a specialised gender-based violence court in Fuengirola, where he received his sentence. Reports also indicate that Argent might be obliged to participate in a ten-week domestic violence intervention programme, which involves listening to accounts from survivors. Argent addressed the issue with a statement after the court ruling, declaring: "I haven't relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what's happened." Argent's team have been contacted for further remarks regarding the incident.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
James Argent returns to the stage days after arrest over assault on girlfriend
Former TOWIE star James Argent has been pictured performing back on stage days after it was revealed he was arrested in Spain over an alleged assault on his girlfriend. He made a return to the spotlight on Friday night at a charity bash. He was handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, for a gender violence offence against Swedish model Nicotine Artursson, it was revealed this week. Dressed in a dinner suit with bow tie, he performed with The Arg Band at a glitzy charity boxing gala. The ex-TOWIE favourite, 36, was all smiles as he took to the stage at the Wickers Charity Ball in London, crooning for a packed crowd raising funds to tackle knife crime. Putting the recent drama on the Costa Del Sol behind him, he put on a high-energy show to a packed crowd. A source said: 'Arg didn't address his recent troubles. He just did the gig like he normally would.' Fans danced along to his set and queued up for selfies with the reality star-turned-wedding singer, who was pictured posing with a few of them. Argent returned to work for the first time since news of the assault came to light. He's yet to make a full public statement about the incident in the Costa Del Sol. Spanish police this week confirmed the reality star was arrested for "an alleged crime of domestic violence" against Nicoline. He appeared before the Court of Violence against Women, in Fuengirola, and was handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, for a gender violence offence. Former Miss Sweden Nicoline, 32, was on a getaway with him in Mijas, near Malaga, Spain, on May 5 when a diner at a nearby restaurant witnessed a commotion from across the road. Sobbing in the street after the altercation with the Towie star, she told a passerby: "I can't believe what's happened... we planned to have a family.' The witness said they saw Arg throwing clothes off the balcony and heard him screaming in the house before he ran out with a bag. James, 37 - also known as Arg - has kept a low profile since news of the incident broke. He broke his silence earlier this week, saying: "I haven't relapsed. "I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what's happened." Towie suspended Argent from filming in October 2014 when he failed a drug test. He later attended rehab before returning to the series. But he has regularly been an inpatient at centres due to his issues with drug addiction and in an interview in November he said he'd been clean and sober for three years. He'd been dating Nicoline, 32, since last summer after meeting in Marbella. Following police action, he has been banned from contacting the former Miss Sweden for two years.
