Former TOWIE star James Argent returns to social media and branded 'shameful' after arrest
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.
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"She was crying a lot," said the onlooker. "She looked extremely distressed and nervous. She told me, 'I'm in total shock...my life with Arg was so happy before this. I can't believe what's happened...we 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.
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