of christian bale arrested for allegedly assaulting his mother

Batman star Christian bailed: The Batman star is arrested for assaulting his mother.

BATMAN star Christian Bale was freed tonight after being held for more than four hours by police investigating claims of assault.

Scotland Yard said the British Hollywood star was released on bail to a date in September pending further inquiries.

The 34-year-old actor was arrested at Belgravia police station, in central London, earlier today after attending by appointment.

Bale was questioned over the claim — made by his own mother and sister.

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman said earlier: “A 34-year-old man attended a central London police station this morning by appointment.

“He was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault."

TMZ has also reported that, days before this incident, Bale went ballistic while on the set of filming "Terminator 4" at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.

[via The Superficial]