Russell Brand arrested for battery in LA airport

Comedian punches paparazzo as he and fiancée Katy Perry move through airport security.

Sep 18th 2010, 12:29 PM 604 Views 0 Comments

Russell Brand on the set of 'Arthur' filming outside of Grand Central Station

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RUSSELL BRAND HAS been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after a scuffle with a photographer.

The thirty-five year old posted $20,000 bail and was released from LAPD Pacific Division after being charged with a misdemeanour charge of simple battery.

Brand had been travelling through security at LAX airport when the incident occurred. TMZ have a video of the alleged battery.

The photographer staged a citizen’s arrest on Brand after the comedian attacked him. Brand’s fiancée Katy Perry tweeted afterwards “If you cross the line & try an put a lens up my dress, my fiancé will do his job & protect me.”

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Russell Brand arrested for battery in LA airport