Nigel Adams Cleared of Assault at Bristol Court

Nigel Adams, a 45-year-old actor, was arrested on the set of the Disney+ series 'Rivals' at Berkeley Castle and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm against his long-term partner, Louise Payne, in March. Adams pleaded not guilty at Bristol Crown Court, and prosecutor Christine Hart confirmed that Payne did not wish to proceed, resulting in a not-guilty verdict and his release. Both Adams and Payne expressed relief that the case was resolved and stated their intention to focus on their upcoming marriage. The production company emphasized the incident was unrelated to the show and that they cooperated with police. Adams, who was arrested in costume by multiple officers, hopes to return to filming 'Rivals'. The case attracted attention due to the on-set circumstances of the arrest.