Bale won't be charged in alleged assault

Published: Aug. 14, 2008 at 3:22 PM
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Actor Christian Bale attends the premiere of the film "The Dark Knight" in Tokyo, Japan, on July 28, 2008. (UPI Photo/Keizo Mori)
Actor Christian Bale attends the premiere of the film "The Dark Knight" in Tokyo, Japan, on July 28, 2008. (UPI Photo/Keizo Mori) | Enlarge Enlarge
LONDON, Aug. 14 (UPI) -- Police in London say no further action will be taken against film star Christian Bale, who was arrested after an alleged dispute with his mother and sister.

Relatives of "The Dark Knight" actor filed assault allegations against him last month in connection with an alleged altercation in London's Dorchester Hotel.

"On the advice of the (Crown Prosecution Service) we shall be taking no further action," a Metropolitan Police spokesman told People.com. "We will not be commenting further."

"Mr. Bale's spokesperson Jennifer Allen said that Mr. Bale, who always denied the allegations made against him, is relieved that this issue has been resolved and hopes to put the matter firmly behind him," the Schillings law firm said in a statement issued to People.com. "Contrary to various press reports Mr. Bale has not been cautioned or charged at all. At this this time there will be no further comment by Mr. Bale."

"We have advised the Metropolitan Police Service that the actor Christian Bale should not face any charges following an incident which occurred in relation to his mother and sister at the Dorchester hotel on July 21 this year," the CPS said in a separate statement. "The decision has been taken that there is insufficient evidence to afford a realistic prospect of conviction, and accordingly the police have been advised that no further action should be taken against Mr. Bale."


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