Justin Bieber has defended his seemingly arrogant behaviour in a recent court appearance.

The singer was questioned in a deposition as part of a lawsuit in which one of the 20-year-old's bodyguards is accused of assaulting a paparazzi photographer.

However, video footage obtained by TMZ appeared to show Bieber act in an arrogant and inflammatory manner.

He refused to answer questions about Selena Gomez and then swore at a court reporter.

The singer has since taken to Twitter to seemingly defend his actions, saying: 

"Love how some people love to twist and justify the horrible action of others. We all have a right to defend ourselves and feel harassed. They can't break us. They can't get us down. We are too strong. We love too much. #mybeliebers."

Watch Justin Bieber in the deposition below: