Hugh Grant Arrested For Assault

Hugh Grant has been arrested for allegedly throwing a container of baked beans at a photographer, London police said.

The Metropolitan Police don’t identify suspects who haven’t been charged, but said a 46-year-old man was arrested Wednesday night on suspicion of assault and released on bail. Police did not confirm that it was Grant, 46, that had been arrested, but did say that a 46-year-old man had been arrested and made bail, and that he would be returning to a police station next month. No charges have been filed, police said.

Photographer Ian Whittaker told the Daily Star tabloid that Grant had kicked him and shouted abuse before hurling the beans at him Tuesday morning. Whittaker also claims that Grant asked him whether he had kids, and when he answered in the affirmative, said, "I hope they die of f__king cancer." Grant denies having said that.

Why don’t these stars get restraining orders rather than physically assault paparazzi?