Dappy slapped man 'in self-defence'

Former N-Dubz singer Dappy told police he slapped a man in self-defence as he lived in constant fear he might be stabbed, a court has heard.

The 27-year-old, who appears on the court list under his real name Dino Costas Contostavlos, is accused of attacking George Chittock in the early hours of February 27.