The 30-year-old, who now plays for Norwegian side Rosenborg, was partying with his girlfriend before hailing a cab just after 2am on the 9th of September. Having argued with the driver over his route, Bendtner and his model partner left the car and were pursued by the driver.
Bendtner then punched the man in the jaw before kicking him as he lay on the ground. He admitted to hitting the taxi driver but said it was because he felt threatened when the driver threw a can towards him. The Denmark international, who was also ordered to pay £176 in compensation, argued he acted in self-defence and was released on appeal.
The driver was acquitted of violence but fined £353 for using his phone while driving and not wearing his seatbelt. Bendtner, who will not be sacked by Rosenborg, issued an apology at a press conference three days after the incident.
