London, Sep 9 : British designer John Galliano has been found guilty of racist and anti-Semitic behaviour by a Paris court.

Galliano, who was facing charges of "casting public insults based on origin, religious affiliation, race or ethnicity" by French authorities, was ordered by court Thursday to pay a total fine of &pound5,200, reports guradian. co. uk.

The 50-year-old, who was not present in court during hearing, was arrested in February this year following an altercation with a couple outside a Paris cafe where he used racist and anti-Semitic language.

Following his arrest, Galliano was sacked from fashion house Dior and his eponymous label John Galliano.(IANS)