Christian Bale allegedly assaults Mom and Sister in London.

[Minor League Brian]

‘Batman’ star allegedly assaulted mom, sister
British media report Christian Bale arrested over incident at London hotel
The Associated Press
updated 9:58 a.m. ET, Tues., July. 22, 2008

LONDON - Batman star Christian Bale was arrested Tuesday over allegations of assault, British media reported.

British media had reported that Bale’s mother and sister complained they were assaulted by the 34-year-old actor at the Dorchester Hotel in London on Sunday night, a day before the European premiere of his latest film, “The Dark Knight.”

The women made the allegation at a local police station in southern England on Monday, Britain’s Press Association news agency said. It later said Bale had been arrested, citing “police sources.”

Asked whether Bale was in custody, a police spokesman did not refer to him by name but said: “A 34-year-old man attended a central London police station this morning by appointment and was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault.”

The spokesman spoke anonymously in line with force policy and refused to go into more detail. British police do not name suspects before they are formally charged.

U.S.-based representatives for Bale didn’t immediately return messages seeking comment. Repeated phone calls to Bale’s London representative went unanswered.

The Sun newspaper said police didn’t question the actor Monday because they didn’t want to interfere with the premiere of the movie.

Wales-born Bale first made a splash as the child star of Steven Spielberg’s “Empire of the Sun” in 1987. His screen credits also include “American Psycho,” “The Machinist” and “Batman Begins.”

In “The Dark Knight,” Bale reprises the role of wealthy playboy Bruce Wayne and his crime-fighting alter-ego Batman, a brooding vigilante superhero still scarred by the murder of his parents.

The film, which stars the late Heath Ledger as Batman’s nemesis The Joker, took in a record $158.4 million at the box office in its opening weekend in the U.S. last week.

Discuss?

 

[Y 2 Jake]

They must have deserved it.

 

[Frank the Frowner]

It was Aaron Eckhart that did it... Bale is covering for him.

 

[justinsayne]

Isn't it amazing how shit like this get released right after TDK is released to theaters, I mean damn that's one crazy coincidence huh?

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Bad publicity would be a waste of time for a film that's already getting lots of great publicity.

 

[Slyfox696]

I must say this is good timing...

 

[justinsayne]

Bad publicity would be a waste of time for a film that's already getting lots of great publicity.

I was thinking more along the lines of his mom and sister pressing charges as soon as TDK hits theaters, knowing full well it will make headlines and get attention, seems to me like they are just trying to cash in in some way here

 

[Y 2 Jake]

I was thinking more along the lines of his mom and sister pressing charges as soon as TDK hits theaters, knowing full well it will make headlines and get attention, seems to me like they are just trying to cash in in some way here

It's probably somebody claiming to be his family. Unless he's got common relations.

 

[Bernkastel]

hmm... Heath Ledgers death or Christian Bale beating is Mother and sister and, what will the public care about more?

 

[Slyfox696]

hmm... Heath Ledgers death or Christian Bale beating is Mother and sister and, what will the public care about more?

So far it's been Heath Ledger's death.

 

[Uncle Sam]

So... they paid the two to claim the film's star hit them? How... how does that make people want to go and watch the film?

 

[Uncle Sam]

From another site:

Bruce: "I knew mum and sis wouldn't go down without a fight. But this is different. They crossed the line."

Alfred: "You crossed the line first, sir. You hammered them. And in their desperation they turned to the Metropolitan Police. Some women aren't looking for anything logical. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned or negotiated with. Some women are just on the rag. "

 

[Y 2 Jake]

Because the Joker is gay, gay people are feminine, he beats up The Joker in the film.

 

[Papa Shango]

Well, the police clearly don't think it has any weight to it, seeing as they waited a day to ask him to come in for questioning. Hell, he's already made bail.

 

[Skullz Crack'Em]

I am starting to think that Nolan's Batman movies are a curse to the actors. Ledger's death, Bale beating up his family, and Katie Holmes marrying Tom Cruise, what's next!?

 

[Shocky]

Sounds like Mommy and sis want a payday.

 

[Papa Shango]

Agreed.