Avatar Star Arrested for Assaulting Paparazzi

Australian actor and Avatar star Sam Worthington was arrested yesterday for attacking a paparazzi photographer, after he tried to pull Sam's girlfriend to take a couple of photos.

The actor was arrested at 5:30 p.m, but he was released shortly afterwards, and will be testifying before court on the 26th of February.

The 37-year-old photographer who lives in Manhattan, was held for arraignment. He does not have press credentials.

Worthington has recently signed for starring in three Avatar films, the James Cameron franchise that has recorded unprecedented box office success.