SHAMELESS James Argent has been posting footage of himself dancing at a gig weeks after he attacked his girlfriend.
The 37-year-old returned to Spain where he had admitted a charge of domestic violence against his model partner Nicoline Artursson, 32.
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As part of his sentence, he must attend a domestic violence course which aims to help offenders construct a “new masculinity”.
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He flew back to take the course – but posted him singing at a gig last night.
Arg was filmed jumping up and down with fans on stage as he spun around a little girl on the dancefloor and belted out old hits.
The show must go on for the former Towie star who turned violent during a row with his ex on holiday in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol.
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He admitted throwing 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.
Singer Arg had applied for residency in Spain to perform all year round in Marbella’s bars and clubs, but that is now likely to be rejected because of his record.
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”.
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Alluding to past drink and drug issues, he added: “I haven’t relapsed. I am still three years and four months clean and sober.”
In between his gigs he must now focus on his domestic violence course.
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.
“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.”
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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:
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.
