DJ Fat Tony has revealed that he was left with “horrific” facial injuries after an attack at a recent live show.
The 57-year-old artist, whose real name is Tony Marnach, shared the news with fans on Instagram over the weekend, uploading photos of himself with a black eye and a swollen face.
According to the update, the incident took place shortly after he performed at the Lido Leisure Centre in Margate, where he was attacked just after 1am on Saturday (December 14).
“I can’t really go into details but I was attacked last night at a gig, in the DJ box by another DJ funnily enough. It resulted in me being knocked out and taken to hospital and being in A&E all night,” he said. “Obviously you can see the damage to my face and the swelling – it’s not good.
Marnach continued, adding that he would be cancelling his gig at London’s No90 Hackney Wick, planned for later that day. “I wanted to let you know I can’t be at my gigs today as I have been advised to stay at home and get well,” he explained.
“I’m absolutely gutted. I’m gutted this happened. I’m gutted that people choose violence especially when what we do comes from a place of love. I’m really sorry that I won’t be seeing you tonight but we will reschedule everything. Big love guys – I’m just gutted, really gutted.”
Kent Police confirmed to Standard that it had launched an investigation into the attack, although no arrests have been made.
“Kent Police is investigating the report of an assault at the Lido Leisure Centre in Ethelbert Terrace, Margate,” said a spokesperson. “It is alleged a man in his 50s was working as a DJ at the premises when he was assaulted by another man between 1:15am and 1:37am on Saturday, December 14.
“Patrols and paramedics attended the scene and the victim was treated for facial injuries,” they added. “He subsequently went to hospital for further medical attention.”
Yesterday (December 15), DJ Fat Tony shared another update on his condition. In it, he told followers that he was “in a lot of pain” but grateful for the “outpouring of support”. He also clarified that he was being “looked after” by his partner Stavros Agapiou.
The Hackney show is set to be rescheduled for January. Kent Police have requested that anybody who witnessed the incident should call 01843 222289 and quote reference 46/211233/24.
In other DJ Fat Tony news, back in 2022, the artist recalled in an interview how he was once forced to sell his Banksy artwork in order “to pay his tax” bill.
