DJ Fat Tony says he was left with facial injuries after being hit at gig
The entertainer said he was ‘absolutely gutted’ to cancel another performance.
Fat Tony has alleged he was left with facial injuries after an incident where he was hit at a gig.
The DJ and podcaster, real name Anthony Marnoch, who performed on Friday at Lido Margate in Kent, said in an Instagram post the following day he had been hurt “last night at a gig”, while sharing a video of bruising and swelling to his face.
Marnoch added he was treated at a hospital’s A&E unit but was “absolutely gutted” to tell fans he had to cancel his Saturday show at London venue No90 Hackney Wick.
“Big love guys – I’m just gutted, really gutted.”
Marnoch wrote that he was “under doctors’ orders” to “rest and get better”, and he would be “OK” and is “on the mend”.
“I really am so sorry,” he added. “I will make it up to you all in the new year. Happy Christmas everyone, take care of yourselves.”
The event will be rescheduled for January, he said.
This Morning presenter Jodie Gibson responded to the post with: “Awww mate, sending you so much love.”
Artist Dame Tracey Emin wrote: “Dear Tony, sending you lots of love.”
Actress Kate Magowan said: “I’m so sorry this happened. Just appalling. Sending love.”
TV presenter Davina McCall said: “This is terrible… Love you so much x (kiss) call (you) tomorrow.”
On Sunday, Marnoch gave an update on his condition saying he was in “a lot of pain and (his face is) swollen”, as he gave thanks for the “outpouring of support”.
He also said he was at home with his dogs and partner Stavros Agapiou, where he was being “looked after”.
The DJ is a regular feature of red carpets, attending events with reality TV star Gemma Collins and singer and actress Claire Sweeney.
Kent Police have been contacted for comment.
