A DRAGONS’ Den investment winner was caught with cocaine when nicked for punching a restaurant manager over “poor quality service”.
Ross Mendham, 41, struck Connor Humpleby when he intervened in an exchange between the ex-bodybuilder and staff.
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Police were arresting Mendham at The Ivy Norwich Brasserie.
A small plastic bag of white powder then fell to the floor, the city’s JPs were told.
Mendham, of Cringleford, Norfolk, admitted possessing cocaine and assault.
He was fined £373 plus £282 costs.
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He was on BBC’s Dragons’ Den in 2013.
He received £60,000 for instant noodle and pasta venture Barenaked Foods.
He is facing trial next year for allegedly punching his heavily pregnant partner in the face.
He denies assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
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