Pop star Rihanna's roadie Michael Bradley was hit with a £1,465 court bill today for a 'road rage' attack on a fellow motorist in the busy West End.
The 57 year-old was driving his 18-wheeler along Edgware Road - transporting catering equipment from Hyde Park's Wireless Festival - when he jumped out of his cab and punched a BMW driver twice in the face.
Bradley, of Challoner Crescent, West Kensington was convicted at City of London Magistrates' Court of assaulting 35 year-old Ahmed El-Hammoud and using threatening words or behaviour on July 5.
Prosecutor Miss Melanie Lee told the court driving conditions were "treacherous" as the victim pulled over by the side of the road and parked up.
"Mr. Bradley was driving a thirty-seven ton truck and stopped in the middle of the road and went over to Mr. El-Hammoud.
"He had his window lowered and Mr. Bradley started swearing at him and Mr. El-Hammoud put his hand through the window and a witness thought he raised his middle finger.
"This enraged Mr. Bradley who shouted: 'What do you think you are doing?' while waving his arms about.
"He leaned through the open window and punched Mr. El-Hammoud twice," added Miss Lee.
"Mr. Bradley then, while leaning in, removed the keys from the ignition, took them, and left.
"Mr. El-Hammoud was left there abandoned in his vehicle. He had no keys to start it and contacted his wife who had a spare set of keys."
Bradley, whose trial was delayed during the Rihanna tour agreed with the facts, but said: "The one thing I did not do was punch the man.
"I do regret the actions. Taking the man's car keys was totally unjustified. I can only apologise for being stupid."
Bradley, who has a public order and harassment conviction, was fined £500 for assault; £300 for threatening behaviour; ordered to pay £300 compensation to the victim; £350 costs and a £15 victim surcharge.
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