Rixton have spoken out in praise of Justin Bieber.

The Canadian's personal life has been blighted over the last two years with misdemeanours.

Things came to a head when he was arrested in January for alleged DUI in Florida.

Speaking to the Daily Star, Rixton - who share the same management in Scooter Braun - said that the embattled singer isn't as bad as he is made out to be.

Drummer Lewi Morgan said: "We've hung out with Justin loads of times. We've met a few a*******s over the years and I'd be the first to tell you if he was one, [but] from what we know of him [he's] a lovely guy.

"People forget he's a young guy with loads of money. If I was a young guy with a load of money I'd be getting up to mischief!"

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