Thursday, June 19, 2014 7:20am ET by Newsdesk
Dappy found guilty of assaulting man at nightclubDappy has been fined £800 after being found guilty of assaulting a man at a nightclub earlier this year. The rapper was charged with one count of assault by beating after allegedly striking George Chittock outside Chicago's in Chelmsford on February 27. The 27-year-old, who lives in St Albans, Hertfordshire, pleaded not guilty to the charge. He said he lashed out in self-defence. However, Chelmsford Magistrates' Court today (June 19) ruled that Dappy was guilty. Prosecutor Jacqueline Carey told court: "It is no defence for anybody, celebrity or otherwise, to say 'I lashed out because he was rude to me'. As well as the £800 fine, Dappy has been ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £80 and costs of £930. The musician's Celebrity Big Brother comrade Jim Davidson meanwhile appeared in court earlier this week to support friend. Follow us: @Pressparty on Twitter / Pressparty on Facebook. Watch Dappy in action below:
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