Batman Arrested

July 22, 2008 - With The Dark Knight garnering serious attention for its recent box office records, its lead actor is getting some attention of his own, from London police, however.

Christian Bale, Batman himself, was arrested Monday, following the UK premiere of The Dark Knight, reports Sky News.

UPDATED: In an official statement released by the actor's camp, Christian Bale has denied allegations of assault made by his mother and sister, several hours after he was arrested, questioned by London police and released.

According to reports, Bale spent four hours at a London police station, but was not charged. British media had reported that Bale's family complained he had assaulted them at the Dorchester Hotel in London on the night of his movie's premiere.

Representatives for Bale released a statement today denying that an assault took place: "Christian Bale attended a London police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister. Mr. Bale, who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, gave his account in full of the events in question and has left the station without any charge being made against him by the police.

"At this time, there will be no further comment by Mr. Bale."

According to the report, the two women went to a Hampshire police station yesterday to make a formal allegation. Specifics regarding how the women were assaulted were not available as of press time.

The complaint about the actor was then passed to the Metropolitan Police for further investigation.

A police spokeswoman said: "A 34-year-old man attended a central London police station this morning by appointment.
"He was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault. He currently remains in custody."

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