Love Island star Chris Hughes has broken his silence after he was photographed brawling with a photographer at the NTA's.
Chris, 27, was at the awards to support his girlfriend Jesy Nelson, who won an NTA for her documentary 'Odd One Out'.
But after the awards he was seen fighting with a snapper outside the venue, as his Little Mix star girlfriend waited in the car.
Today Chris has spoken out about the fight on his Instagram story.
Chris said: "I want to address last night's altercation. I was having an amazing night celebrating the award my girlfriend deservedly won.
"After coming out of our hotel a particular paparazzi decided to repeatedly call me a name I wouldn't call my worst enemy, and physically try and start an altercation.
"As everyone can see I retaliated back badly to this which I totally regret. I'm human.
"No different to anyone else, however I want to make everyone aware this was only in self defence.
"I hope people I care about including my followers, family and friends can understand and forgive me.
"This night was about Jesy's win and I am sorry if I distracted anyone from this.
"Ultimately I'm the proudest boyfriend ever and want to congratulate my amazing girlfriend for a deserving win.
"I am so proud of you."
The Mirror reports that Police are investigating and a Met Police spokesman said: "We can confirm that at 03:52hrs on Wednesday, 29 January, police received a report of assault and criminal damage following an altercation between two men at Waterview Drive, Greenwich.
"The incident is reported to have taken place at a time between 23:00hrs on Tuesday, 28 January and 01:00hrs on Wednesday, 29 January.
"The reported criminal damage relates to photographic equipment. There were no reported injuries.
"There have been no arrests. Enquiries continue."
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