Hugh Grant arrested in London · 2007-04-27 15:00
Actor Hugh Grant has been arrested over an allegation he attacked a photographer in London, before throwing a tub of food at him, Daily Mail reported.
He also reportedly kicked photographer Ian Whittaker.
Hugh Grant was taken to a police station last night for questioning over the alleged assault.
Mr Whittaker said he had turned up to take pictures of the actor's former girlfriend Liz Hurley, who lives in the same street. When Grant, 46, arrived in his car he asked him to smile as he took his picture.
The film star allegedly snapped, swearing at Mr Whittaker, 43, and reportedly kicking him three or four times. Then, as Grant entered his house, he allegedly turned and threw a plastic container of baked beans at him.
Mr Whittaker told a tabloid newspaper: “I said "Give us a smile please' and he looked really angry. I walked backwards and he walked after me. He kicked me hard three or four times then kneed me in the groin.”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed a 46-year-old had been arrested on suspicion of assault and has since been released on bail.
Mr Grant’s lawyers confirmed an incident was now under investigation.
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