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Sir Rod Stewart, 75, had been charged with simple battery following an altercation with a security guard at a hotel in Florida on New Year’s Eve.

The singer and his 39-year-old son Sean were accused of assaulting security guard Jessie Dixon, 33, after they were allegedly refused entry to a venue.

Both Rod and his son have pleaded not guilty to the claims.

In an update on the case, The Sun have stated that Rod’s lawyer told a court in West Palm Beach that they are trying to resolve the matter.

Prosecutor Zach O’Neill is said to have told the pre-trial hearing: “We made an offer.

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“I have been in talks with the victim and the defence counsel and we are working on a resolution.”

Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Rod for comment.

Back in February, a two-and-a-half minute video of the altercation was published by the Daily Mail online.

Rod is seen approaching what appears to be an outdoor check-in desk with his wife Penny Lancaster and some of his children.

The singer could then be seen jokingly performing some dance moves around the female on the desk, appearing in high spirits.

It is believed Rod and his family were trying to get their kids into the event.

The Maggie May hitmaker could then be seen pointing at who appears to be a security guard from the hotel.

Following this, he is seen making a gesture in the air, before an altercation takes place.

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A member of his group, believed to be his son Sean, appears to make a move towards the security guard.

Seconds later, Rod is also seen heading towards the guard, however his intentions are unclear.

According to the publication, a police report says Jessie alleged Rod and his family were “loud, caused a scene and refused to follow instructions to leave”.

He also told police that a man – later identified as Rod’s son Sean – got “about nose to nose” with him.

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Sean later told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: “My dad always taught me to stick up for my family and my loved ones.

“That’s what I did and the truth will prevail.”

Rod and his family had been spending time at his beachside mansion near the Palm Beach resort over the Christmas period.

The singer is yet to speak publicly about the incident.

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