JLS Oritse 'confronted group of muggers'

Oritse Williams has revealed that he was forced to confront a group of muggers.

The JLS star, who is a martial arts expert, told The Mirror that the gang watched him buying a digital camera at Christmas.

"It was quite unsettling," he said. "I was in Currys. I could tell a gang of guys was watching. Outside, they started muttering behind saying, 'Just grab him, mug him', and daring each other on.

"I was on my own and thought, 'I have to do something'. So I charged up to them looking fierce and they looked a bit shocked. They stepped up and I ran away. I was shaking."

Williams also revealed that his management team have banned him from practising his fighting techniques.

"I like to think I can take care of myself," he said. "But management told me I can't practise martial arts now because I might damage my face. A black eye wouldn't look good."