James Argent lines up first public appearance after assault shame

James Argent is set to return to the stage tonight as he considers making a full public statement after assaulting his Swedish girlfriend.

Spanish police this week confirmed the star was arrested for “an alleged crime of domestic violence” against model Nicoline Artursson. He appeared at the Court of Violence against Women in Fuengirola in Spain and was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years. , 37, also known as Arg, has kept a low profile since the news broke. We can reveal the singer is set to play a gig in London tonight as he looks to move on from the incident.

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Frontman and founder of The Arg Band, James performs at events, weddings and celebrations. He and the band perform regularly at Olivia's La Cala in Marbella.

Sources say Arg is thinking about putting his side across in a statement or interview.

He broke his silence yesterday, saying: “I haven’t relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober. I am devastated by what’s happened.”

Nicoline, 32, was on holiday with him in Mijas, near Malaga, on May 5

They said the Towie star threw clothes off a balcony and screamed before running out of the house with a bag.

The show suspended Argent last October when he failed a drug test. He later attended rehab.

He met Nicoline in Marbella last summer but following police action, he has been banned from contacting the ex-Miss Sweden for two years.

He will also be taught about jealousy and warned about the dangers of prostitution as part of a guide on how to “enjoy a positive sexuality” following his Costa del Sol assault.

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