Actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones was today found not guilty of assaulting a man during a bar brawl in South Dakota.

The lawyer for Hollywood actor and former footballer Vinnie Jones indicated he will claim self defence in a fight at a downtown bar.

British footballer turned actor Vinnie Jones did not appear in court today to face assault charges after a bar brawl in the United States.

Footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones was arrested and charged with assault following a bar room brawl, it was disclosed today.