The moment Love Island’s Adam Collard was attacked by thugs who ripped his shirt open can be seen in shocking new video footage obtained by Web.
The reality star, 26, looked visibly shaken as he and girlfriend Paige Thorne, 24, were swarmed by revelers at the Market Shaker Bar in his hometown of Newcastle on Tuesday night before it turned violent.
Adam is seen pushing away a group of men while desperately trying to protect Paige and hold back a friend during the riot on a supposedly quiet night.
Shocking: The moment Love Island’s Adam Collard was attacked by thugs who ripped his shirt open can be seen in shocking new video footage from Web
The video shows Adam and Paige initially having a good time dancing to Alicia Keys’ Empire State Of Mind surrounded by a group of people.
But things soon take a turn for the worst as the crowd begins to swarm the couple and things quickly escalate.
The clip then sees Adam being grabbed, with the hunk trying to push away the men who are aggressive towards him after they rip his black top.
Drama: The reality star, 26, looked visibly shaken as he and girlfriend Paige Thorne, 24, were swarmed by revelers at the Market Shaker Bar in his hometown of Newcastle on Tuesday night before it turned violent
He’s also seen holding off a pal who had stepped in to try and help the situation.
Bouncers were also seen trying to break up the argument that was taking place at the city center bar.
Paige, wearing a black top and baggy jeans, could be seen behind her boyfriend as he desperately tried to protect her from everyone.
Wow: Adam is seen pushing away a group of men while desperately trying to protect Paige and hold back a friend during the riot on a supposedly quiet night
A clubber told The Sun of the altercation: “It happened just after midnight. Adam and Paige only went for one night, it wasn’t an official gig or anything.
“Everyone was trying to push him and I think they were trying to push Paige and Adam wasn’t happy at all, which was understandable.
Morning after: Adam put on a brave face after the altercation and was seen stepping out with Paige after a lunch date on Wednesday afternoon
Out and about: Adam and Paige smiled after the events of the previous night
Party time: The Love Island star, who returned for the 2022 series after first appearing in 2018, enjoyed a low-key night with Paige and his boyfriend (pictured)
“Then people started ripping off his top and it all started. It’s no surprise that he wanted to defend himself and was obviously on the lookout for Paige as well.
A spokesman for Adam said of the bar fight: “Adam was trying to enjoy a quiet night in his hometown with friends when a large group of men began aggressively harassing them.
“Despite several attempts to defuse the situation, the men became increasingly aggressive and began physically attacking Adam.
Holding hands: When they were spotted on Wednesday, Paige was wearing a black dress with a pair of Converse as they stepped out in the sun
Night out: Adam shared these pics from a Tuesday night of Paige (left) and her dinner at Lobo Rojo (right)
Stepping out: Adam wore a black Obey t-shirt with cut-off denim shorts and white sneakers
“Understandably, Adam and his friends were very upset by the situation and thought it best to leave and we will be safely escorted outside by the security team. No further action was taken.’
Adam put on a brave face after the altercation and was seen stepping out with Paige after a lunch on Wednesday afternoon.
During the relaxed outing, Paige wore a black dress with a pair of Converse as they stepped out in the sun.
Adam wore a black Obey t-shirt with cut-off denim shorts and white sneakers.
All good: The couple appeared unharmed from the altercation as they stepped out in the sun the next day
Fan: Paige and Adam stopped to chat with a fan on the street
Chatting: The pair were arm in arm as they chatted with the woman
Good mood: Paige flashed a bright smile as she chatted with her boyfriend
Swansea native Paige, 24, finished fifth alongside Adam in this year’s series of the reality dating program.
Just weeks after leaving the villa, she was back in the office just two weeks after the show ended before settling back to her day job.
Paige took to Instagram on Monday and shared a clip of herself with some of her co-workers, all of whom were in uniform.
Love: Swansea native Paige, 24, came fifth alongside Adam in this year’s series of the reality dating programme
Return: Paige visited her old work colleagues as a paramedic after her stay on Love Island
Paige was all smiles as she caught up with her work colleagues and captioned the video with a string of hearts.
It appeared to be a fleeting visit for the star, but she later shared a snap of herself walking through Bristol Airport for a trip.
Paige recently said she plans to return to paramedic work following her success on Love Island.
Overjoyed: Paige took to Instagram on Monday and shared a clip of herself with some of her colleagues, all of whom were in uniform
Speaking of ITV’s Lorraine, she said: “I’ve got a meeting to get back into paramedic work too, so that’s going to be exciting. I actually saw an ambulance with sirens the other day.
‘I had how seriously FOMO! I thought, ‘Bring me back my ambulance!’ So I’m going to come back to that a little bit and just see what the possibilities are.
“It’s one of those things — I really love my job. So why wouldn’t I want to go back to that? I really enjoyed it. But I’ll do other things besides that.’
Stunning: It appeared to be a fleeting visit for the star, but she later shared a snap of herself walking through Bristol Airport for a trip
Reunited: Paige recently announced she is returning to work as a paramedic, ending rumors that she split from Adam Collard during an appearance on ITV’s Lorraine