Williams criticised for 'punching pensioners' comment

Take That star Robbie Williams was today asked to apologise after “degrading” comments in which he joked about punching pensioners.

Mon, 05 Nov, 2012 - 16:32

Take That star Robbie Williams was today asked to apologise after “degrading” comments in which he joked about punching pensioners.

The National Pensioners Convention (NPC) made the plea after the star’s latest music video 'Candy', in which he is seen punching an elderly woman.

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