Jude Law arrested over 'assault'

Jude Law has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a paparazzi photographer.

The Alfie star has been accused of causing minor injuries to the snapper when he grabbed his camera, in an incident which took place outside the actor's home in Maida Vale, West London yesterday.

Jude was later held at Marylebone police station on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm. He denied the charge and was bailed, pending further enquiries.

A police spokesman confirmed: "A 34-year-old man from Maida Vale was arrested yesterday on suspicion of actual bodily harm after voluntarily attending a London police station.

"The arrest followed an allegation of assault yesterday at a residential address in Maida Vale. The 34-year-old man was released on bail to a date in October pending further inquiries."