TOWIE star James Argent has reportedly been handed a suspended sentence for pushing his girlfriend Nicoline Artursson down a set of stairs in Spain.
He pleaded guilty to ‘mistreating’ Nicoline, after being arrested on May 5 and appearing before a judge at Fuengirola’s Court of Violence Against Women. He has also been banned from contacting Nicoline for two years. James complied with the police and the matter was resolved in the court on the same day.
A source told the publication: ‘James and Nicoline had a row that turned nasty and he pushed her over. He was arrested and taken to a station where he was put in the cells for a few hours. James complied with the police and the matter was resolved in the court on the same day,' adding, 'Their relationship is over and they can no longer speak or contact one another.’
Who is Nicoline Artursson?
Nicoline is a model from Sweden. She won the Miss World Sweden beauty contest in 2011, and went on to represent her country in the Miss World competition, finishing in the top 15. She moved to Marbella, where she works as an entrepreneur. She has also had stints on reality TV, finishing in ninth place on Robinson, the Swedish version of Survivor.
How did Nicoline Artursson and James Argent meet?
James Argent went public with his new romance in September 2024. In a joint interview with OK! magazine, they revealed they met outside a supermarket in Marbella. 'All of a sudden I see this woman coming towards me. I was like, "Wow, she’s beautiful,"' he told OK!. 'She was just in her gym clothes, wearing no make-up. She’d actually just fed a stray cat. We both smiled and kind of giggled at each other. And Nicoline carried on walking. Then I thought, "What have I got to lose?" So I turned around and said, "Hey."'
He went on to tell the publication they'd love to have a family one day, with Nicoline agreeing. 'That’s one thing I love about James. He’s very family-oriented. Our families are so similar,' she said.
What happened between Nicoline Artursson and James Argent?
Last Monday, James pushed Nicoline down the stairs of her apartment in Costa del Sol while trying to force her out of the front door, according to reports in The Sun. Her shouts caused neighbours to call the police, and she reportedly needed hospital treatment after the incident.
James was arrested and taken to a police station. He admitted the offence and was given a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, court records shared with the BBC revealed. He was also handed a two-year restraining order preventing him from contacting or approaching Nicoline.
A friend told The Sun he is 'extremely sorry,' continuing: 'He said he had a row with Nicoline and that he tried to end the argument. James said he pushed Nicoline and that she fell. He is remorseful about what happened but is insisting he never meant any harm.'