Friday, 8 May 2009

• Prev
• Next

Kiefer Sutherland charged with assault

24 star is questioned by police over alleged head-butting

Kiefer Sutherland plays Jack Bauer in 24

Kiefer Sutherland has been charged with assault, New York police confirm.

The 24 actor was questioned by officers yesterday over claims he head-butted designer Jack McCollough.

The alleged incident's said to have happened at a Manhattan nightclub early Tuesday morning.

Kiefer, 42, served 48 days in jail for a drink driving conviction in California last year.

Prosecutors will now assess whether the new charge will affect his probation status, confirmed a spokesman for the Los Angeles City Attorney.

SEE PICTURES Celebrity mugshots - stars who've been arrested>>