Dumped Love Islander Haris Namani’s father has hit out at his son’s critics, revealing he is now ‘buddies’ with the person he was filmed punching on an evening out in Doncaster.

Mehedin Namani informed MailOnline the footage is definitely two years previous, and blasted experiences that his son, 21, was a ‘thug’.

Footage of the altercation surfaced in a single day, with experiences the video was filmed in Might final 12 months.

However Mr Namani argues the footage shouldn’t be latest, as was initially reported when the footage surfaced in The Solar, including there may be now no dangerous blood between the 2 males concerned. 

Dumped Love Islander Haris Namani's father has hit out at his son's critics, revealing he's now 'friends' with the man he was filmed punching on a night out in Doncaster

Dumped Love Islander Haris Namani’s father has hit out at his son’s critics, revealing he is now ‘buddies’ with the person he was filmed punching on an evening out in Doncaster 

It's understood he's now been dumped from the Island. Insiders say Haris left the villa as part of a planned eviction after a public vote and it is 'just a coincidence that his departure came hours after the video was unearthed'

It is understood he is now been dumped from the Island. Insiders say Haris left the villa as a part of a deliberate eviction after a public vote and it’s ‘only a coincidence that his departure got here hours after the video was unearthed’ 

‘This occurred two years in the past. They’re buddies, they shook palms. This was a very long time in the past – it is nothing,’ he stated.

‘He is not a nasty boy, he is received an excellent file. He is been introduced up in the proper approach.  That is simply people who find themselves jealous and so they need to put him down.

A good friend of Haris, an newbie boxer from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, stated the spat was right down to a ‘misunderstanding’. 

‘The child who Haris punched is okay with with him now. It was a misunderstanding at the moment. When you had been converse with the child who it was, the child wouldn’t have something dangerous to say about Haris.

‘I do not assume he could be pleased concerning the video. He is very recognized round right here and he is just a few 12 months older than Haris. And he is a well-liked child.’

Within the surprising clip, Haris appeared to punch his sufferer whereas onlookers shout: ‘Go on Haris.’

Father Mehedin Namani blasted reports his son was a 'thug' following a backlash over the video

Father Mehedin Namani blasted experiences his son was a ‘thug’ following a backlash over the video

Mr Namani said: 'This happened two years ago. They're friends, they shook hands. This was a long time ago - it's nothing'

Mr Namani stated: ‘This occurred two years in the past. They’re buddies, they shook palms. This was a very long time in the past – it is nothing’

It is understood he is now been dumped from the Island. Insiders say Haris left the villa as a part of a deliberate eviction after a public vote and it’s ‘only a coincidence that his departure got here hours after the video was unearthed’.

His father has not obtained phrase on whether or not Haris has in actual fact been given his marching orders. 

A Love Island spokesperson stated: ‘We might by no means touch upon dumpings or present codecs to keep away from ruining the present for the viewers.’ 

The incident passed off out the entrance of Tic Toc watch store in Bowers Fold. 

Proprietor Marc Taylor, 43, informed MailOnline he was ‘shocked’ when he noticed his retailer within the background of a information alert this morning. 

And whereas the footage has despatched shockwaves by the group, Mr Taylor stated he was not stunned to be taught there had been bother on his nook.

He stated that the realm typically has ‘a great deal of bother’ and he has witnessed some ‘disgusting’ issues on his CCTV.

On Instagram, Haris often shares snaps and videos of himself training in the boxing ring, as well as showing off his talents in his fights at Steel City Gym

On Instagram, Haris typically shares snaps and movies of himself coaching within the boxing ring, in addition to displaying off his abilities in his fights at Metal Metropolis Gymnasium

‘There’s a great deal of bother, particularly on a weekend at night time. I continuously are available in on a Saturday morning and see sick all outdoors of the store.

‘Persons are all the time preventing.’

Jill Carver, 54, who owns a stitching enterprise on the identical block, stated she typically sees individuals as much as no good within the space.

She stated: ‘There’s been occasions the place I’ve seen damaged glass and sick outdoors once I’ve come into work.

‘It is all disgusting.’

She has additionally seen the video and has stated it is ‘upsetting’ that onlookers seem to ‘egg on’ the combat.

Ms Carver stated: ‘I’ve seen the video and it is simply disgusting and so upsetting.

Haris' departure from the show was part of a planned eviction following a public vote and it's 'just a coincidence' that he left the show hours after the footage emerged, sources say

Haris’ departure from the present was a part of a deliberate eviction following a public vote and it is ‘only a coincidence’ that he left the present hours after the footage emerged, sources say

‘His buddies are egging him on within the background and you’ll hear the individual filming it shouting at him to hit him.

‘You may see the person on the ground and he is nonetheless going at him. On the finish of the day, that’s somebody’s son.’

A good friend of Haris’ allegedly informed The Solar: ‘We had been all stunned after we heard Haris was happening Love Island, he is received fairly a little bit of a mood on him and if somebody says one thing he is greater than ready to have a combat. 

‘He is received a bonus being a boxer and he is aware of he could cause injury as a result of he trains 4 occasions per week, he is aware of what he’s able to due to his coaching. That sort of stuff has to remain within the ring.

‘I am stunned ITV did not do additional checks, I noticed the row between him and Shaq and wasn’t stunned within the slightest. That is the kind of man he’s. What you see is what you get.’

It is understood background checks are carried out earlier than Islanders enter the present.

Love Island continues Tuesday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX

LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS

Tanya Manhenga 

Identify: Tanya Manhenga

Age: 22

Location: Liverpool

Occupation: Scholar and mannequin

One thing not many individuals learn about her: ‘I’ve Vitiligo, which is a pores and skin pigmentation, chances are you’ll not even discover it.’

‘It is on my lip and I’ve a stripe on my hair. Not many individuals know that however I feel it is fairly cute.’

‘I do not care about overlaying it up on a regular basis, I feel it is a vibe.’

Lana Jenkins 

Identify: Lana Jenkins

Age: 25

Location: Luton

Occupation: Make-up artist

One thing not many individuals learn about her: ‘In my work as a make-up artist I’ve labored with a number of celebrities.

‘Additionally, once I was 6-years-old I used to stay in Spain and I used to be in an episode of Benidorm as an additional.’

Anna-May Robey

Anna-Might Robey 

Identify: Anna-Might Robey

Age: 20

Location: Swansea

Occupation: Payroll assistant

One thing not many individuals learn about her: ‘I went on a date as soon as and I by no means noticed him once more.’

‘We went for meals and shared a bottle of wine. As I used to be talking to him he fell asleep!’

‘I needed to clink his wine glass to wake him up.’

Tanyel Revan

Tanyel Revan

Identify: Tanyel Revan

Age: 26

Location: North London

Occupation: Hair stylist

One thing not many individuals learn about her: ‘My celeb crush is Channing Tatum – I do not like fairly boys, they offer me the ‘ick’ as a result of they all the time have a crap persona.’

‘Channing Tatum is good-looking however not too fairly. He is manly and he can dance.’

‘If a person can dance I am in love with him right away.’

Olivia Hawkins

Olivia Hawkins

Identify: Olivia Hawkins

Age: 27

 Location: Brighton

Occupation: Ring woman and actress

One thing not many individuals learn about her: ‘I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a pleasant 10-minute convo about life.’

‘I have been a hoop woman for KSI, I performed a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve additionally been a physique double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.’

Tom Clare

Tom Clare

 Identify: Tom Clare

 Age: 23

Location: Barnsley

Occupation: Semi-Professional Footballer

One thing not many individuals learn about him: I am a Excessive College Musical fan

David Salako

David Salako

Identify: David Salako

Age: 24

Location: Essex

Occupation: Cash adviser 

One thing not many individuals learn about him: ‘I can sing, however I’ll by no means sing! I simply haven’t received the boldness to do it.’

Aaron Waters

Aaron Waters

Identify: Aaron Waters

Age: 25

Location: Melbourne

Occupation: Mannequin

Someting not many individuals learn about him: He thinks his look on Love Island UK was ‘diving timing’ 

Kai Fagan 

 Identify: Kai Fagan

Age: 24

Location: Manchester

Occupation: Science and PE instructor

One thing not many individuals learn about him: ‘I am a Jamaican citizen. Due to that I performed rugby 7s for Jamaica.’

‘I play semi-professional rugby now for Burnage RFC.’

‘I’ve technically received three totally different levels and went to 3 totally different unis.’

Ron Hall

Ron Corridor

 Identify: Ron Corridor

Age: 25

Location: Essex

Occupation: Monetary advisor 

One thing not many individuals learn about him: ‘On assembly me, you’d by no means know I’m blind in a single eye.’

‘It was the results of a soccer harm once I was 8. I’ve received two totally different colored eyes, one blue and one inexperienced.’

Will Young

Will Younger

 Identify: Will Younger

Age: 23

Location: Buckinghamshire

Occupation: Farmer

One thing not many individuals learn about him: ‘Each night time I mild a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.’

‘A woman I used to be seeing informed me to meditate, I attempted it and beloved it. I ended seeing her and carried on meditating!

‘It is a good approach to self mirror.’ 

Shaq Muhammad

Shaq Muhammad

Identify: Shaq Muhammad

Age: 24

 Location: London

Occupation: Airport safety officer

One thing not many individuals learn about him: ‘I am a really emotional individual. It may be a blessing and a curse.’  

‘Each time I watch Expensive John I cry. 

That is my favorite movie. Any time I am with somebody and so they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic movie’, I am like, ‘How about Expensive John, how does that sound?’

Haris Namani

Haris Namani

Identify: Haris Namani

Age: 21

 Location: Doncaster

Occupation: TV salesman

One thing not many individuals learn about him: ‘I’ve by no means discovered love. I feel that is the present that may assist me.’

‘It is the very best alternative for me to search out the woman and discover the proper one. I’ve clearly not discovered the proper one myself.’

Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown

Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown

Identify: Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown

Age: 25

Location: London

Occupation: Mannequin and property developer

One thing not many individuals learn about her: ‘I’ve gone onto do a number of modelling and dancing for music movies for UK and world artists, I’ve labored with individuals like Hardy Caprio, Headie One, Aitch, Tione Wayne and extra.’

Jessie Wynter

Jessie Wynter

Identify: Jessie Wynter

Age: 26

Location: Sydney

Occupation: Private Coach

One thing chances are you’ll not learn about her: She was on collection two of Love Island Australia