Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested in Hollywood on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver and making criminal threats, police confirm.
LOS ANGELES: Actor Kiefer Sutherland was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a ride-share driver in Hollywood.
The Canadian-British star was taken into custody after police responded to a call shortly after midnight on Monday.
“The investigation determined that the suspect, later identified as Kiefer Sutherland, entered a ride-share vehicle, physically assaulted the driver (the victim), and made criminal threats toward the victim,” police said in a statement.
The 59-year-old actor was released a few hours later after posting USD 50,000 bail.
Police confirmed the driver did not sustain injuries requiring medical attention.
Sutherland’s representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
The actor is best known for playing counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer in the hit television series “24”.
His notable film roles include “The Lost Boys” and “Stand By Me”.
