Hollywood actor, Alec Baldwin Arrested Over Parking Issue

US actor Alec Baldwin has been arrested in New York City, accused of punching a man in a fight over a parking spot.

According to BBC, the actor had been taken into custody and faced a probable charge of assault.

This is not the 60-year-old first run-in with the law – in 2014, he was arrested for disorderly conduct.

The altercation occurred in the West Village area of Manhattan on Friday.

Alec Baldwin
photo credit: Gage Skidmore

Police told US media the actor had claimed his family member had been holding a spot for his Cadillac Escalade SUV when a man driving a Saab station wagon swooped in and took it.

Police say the two men were arguing and pushing each other before Baldwin swung at the 49-year-old man, who was taken to hospital with jaw pain.

According to NBC New York, he will be charged with third degree assault, which is a misdemeanor, as well as harassment.

The assault charge is punishable by up to one year in jail.

Paul Ayorinde

Written by BoomRadioNG