New details have emerged of the compensation James Argent has been ordered to pay ex-girlfriend Nicoline Artursson after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges
James Argent has been ordered to pay ex-girlfriend Nicoline Artursson just £250 as compensation after admitted a domestic violence charge. The 37-year-old former The Only Way Is Essex star admitted his crime at a court in Spain earlier this month where he received a six-month suspended prison sentence and a two-year restraining order.
A new report has claimed that Argent was ordered to pay Artursson £250 after he reportedly inflicted injuries to her neck, arms, hand and leg. Argent attacked 32-year-old Artursson at her apartment in Costa del Sol in the early hours of last Monday.
Earlier reports have already revealed that Argent pushed his now ex-girlfriend down a flight of stairs, causing the injuries. Following the shocking incident, Argent made a return to the stage by the end of the week to perform – as he earns a living from singing.
It has been reported that he has earned £5,000 in the past week, with news of the amount he was ordered to pay Artursson in compensation regarded as “a drop in the ocean”.
The Sun has claimed to have seen court papers that reveal Argent was ordered to pay compensation to his victim. A source told the outlet: “Compensation of just £250, for someone with his earning potential, is a drop in the ocean. The courts in Spain can’t pull cash compensation figures out of the air.
“They have to follow strict guidelines that revolve around medical bills victims can show they’ve had to pay or proven losses they’ve had because of time off work. But the amount James Argent has to pay here is small change for someone like him.”
The Mirror has contacted a representative of Argent for comment.
Last week, The Mirror reported details from the court reports following Argent’s sentencing. A prosecutor said in the written document: “The injured woman suffered several bruises to her neck, a bruise to her right forearm, several abrasions to her right arm, and abrasions to her right hand and on her right leg.”
Confirming she received medical assistance, the prosecutor said: “The injuries she suffered healed in seven days on skin and soft tissue.” As part of the court’s ruling, it is thought Argent may now also complete a ten-week domestic violence rehabilitation course in Spain, which includes listening to the stories of abuse survivors.
This week, Argent made a return to social media where he was photographed alongside a friend at a black-tie charity event. In the caption, he wrote: “It was an honour to perform for The Wickers Charity raising over £100,000. So proud of @brogangarritsmith for all her hard work.”
Dressed in a black tuxedo and bow tie, Argent appeared upbeat as he posed for the camera at the elegant London venue. He also took to the stage with The Arg Band, entertaining attendees at the Wickers Charity Ball – an event dedicated to combating knife crime in the capital.
A source close to Argent 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.”
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